The Juniper router must be running a Junos release that is currently supported by Juniper Networks.

Overview

Finding ID	Version	Rule ID	IA Controls	Severity
V-220143	JUNI-ND-001470	SV-220143r961863_rule		High

Description

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.

STIG	Date
Juniper Router NDM Security Technical Implementation Guide	2024-12-05

Details

Check Text (C-21858r388906_chk)

Verify that the router is in compliance with this requirement by having the router administrator enter the following command: show version

End of support dates for all Junos releases can be found at the URL listed below.
https://support.juniper.net/support/eol/software/junos/

If the Juniper router is not running a supported Junos release, this is a finding.

Fix Text (F-21850r388907_fix)

Upgrade the Juniper router to a supported release.