The Juniper SRX Services Gateway must be configured to use Junos 12.1 X46 or later to meet the minimum required version for DoD.

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The Juniper SRX Services Gateway must be configured to use Junos 12.1 X46 or later to meet the minimum required version for DoD.

Overview

Finding ID	Version	Rule ID	IA Controls	Severity
V-223236	JUSX-DM-000166	SV-223236r961863_rule		Medium

Description
Earlier versions of Junos may have reached the end of life cycle support by the vendor. Junos 12.1X46 is not a UC APL certified version, while 12.1X46 is UC APL Certified. The SRX with Junos 12.1X46 has been NIAP certified as a firewall and VPN. Junos 12.1X46 contains a number of enhancements, particularly related to IPv6, that are relevant to the STIG.

STIG	Date
Juniper SRX SG NDM Security Technical Implementation Guide	2024-06-10

Details

Check Text ( C-24909r513395_chk )
Verify the version installed is Junos 12.1 X46 or later. In operational mode, type the following: show version If the Junos version installed is not 12.1 X46 or later, this is a finding.

Fix Text (F-24897r513396_fix)
Follow the manufacturer's instructions for upgrading the Junos version. Software updates must be from an approved site and follow approved DoD procedures and verification processes in accordance with site testing procedures.