V-220140
SV-220140r961863_rule
CAT I
The Cisco router must be running an IOS release that is currently supported by Cisco Systems.
From: Cisco IOS XE Router NDM Security Technical Implementation Guide (V3R7)
Description
<VulnDiscussion>Network devices running an unsupported operating system lack current security fixes required to mitigate the risks associated with recent vulnerabilities. Running a supported release also enables operations to maintain a stable and reliable network provided by improved quality of service and security features.</VulnDiscussion><FalsePositives></FalsePositives><FalseNegatives></FalseNegatives><Documentable>false</Documentable><Mitigations></Mitigations><SeverityOverrideGuidance></SeverityOverrideGuidance><PotentialImpacts></PotentialImpacts><ThirdPartyTools></ThirdPartyTools><MitigationControl></MitigationControl><Responsibility></Responsibility><IAControls></IAControls>
Check Procedure
Verify that the router is in compliance with this requirement by having the router administrator enter the following command:
show version
Verify that the release is still supported by Cisco. All releases supported by Cisco can be found on the following URL:
www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/ios-nx-os-software
If the router is not running a supported release, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Upgrade the router to a supported release.
CCI Reference
CCI-000366- Created
- 2026-01-14 17:55:45
- Last Updated
- 2026-04-07 20:08:13