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

Overview

Finding ID	Version	Rule ID	IA Controls	Severity
V-265352	NMGR-4X-000096	SV-265352r994279_rule		High

Description

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

STIG	Date
VMware NSX 4.x Manager NDM Security Technical Implementation Guide	2024-12-13

Details

Check Text (C-69269r994277_chk)

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 (F-69177r994278_fix)

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.