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V-265352

CAT I (High)

The NSX Manager must be running a release that is currently supported by the vendor.

Rule ID

SV-265352r994279_rule

STIG

VMware NSX 4.x Manager NDM Security Technical Implementation Guide

Version

V1R2

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

From the NSX Manager web interface, go to the System >> Lifecycle Management >> Upgrade.

If the NSX Manager current version is not the latest approved for use in DOD and supported by the vendor, this is a finding.

Fix Text

To upgrade NSX, reference the upgrade guide in the documentation for the relevant version being upgraded. Refer to the NSX documentation and release notes for information on the latest releases.

https://docs.vmware.com/en/VMware-NSX/index.html

If NSX is part of a VMware Cloud Foundation deployment, refer to that documentation for latest supported versions and upgrade guidance.