CISC-ND-001470 - The Cisco switch must be running an IOS release that is currently supported by Cisco Systems.

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Information

Network devices running an unsupported operating system lack current security fixes required to mitigate the risks associated with recent vulnerabilities. Running a supported release enables operations to maintain a stable and reliable network provided by improved quality of service and security features.

NOTE: Nessus has provided the target output to assist in reviewing the benchmark to ensure target compliance.

Solution

Upgrade the switch to a supported release.

See Also

https://dl.dod.cyber.mil/wp-content/uploads/stigs/zip/U_Cisco_IOS_Switch_Y22M10_STIG.zip

Item Details

References: CAT|I, CCI|CCI-000366, CCI|CCI-002605, Rule-ID|SV-220621r521267_rule, STIG-ID|CISC-ND-001470, STIG-Legacy|SV-110471, STIG-Legacy|V-101367, Vuln-ID|V-220621

Plugin: Cisco

Control ID: db757805e363bf289ab95c54e9342a83f88f421b7c694353b1573ba29770bfae