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V-253945

CAT I (High)

The Juniper EX switch must be configured with an operating system release that is currently supported by the vendor.

Rule ID

SV-253945r961863_rule

STIG

Juniper EX Series Switches Network Device Management Security Technical Implementation Guide

Version

V2R4

CCIs

CCI-000366

Discussion

Network devices running an unsupported operating system lack current security fixes required to mitigate the risks associated with recent vulnerabilities.

Check Content

Verify that the network device is in compliance with this requirement. 

The currently running version is displayed at login and can be displayed at any time by running the "show version" (or "show version local" depending upon platform) command.

If the network device is not running an operating system release that is currently supported by the vendor, this is a finding.

Fix Text

Upgrade the network device to an operating system that is supported by the vendor.

request system software add <supported installation package>