The network device must be running an operating system release that is currently supported by the vendor.

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highV-213468SRG-APP-000516SRG-APP-000516-NDM-000351SV-213468r961863_rule2025-09-105

Description

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

ℹ️ Check

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

✔️ Fix

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