Skip to content

The Arista Multilayer Switch must be updated to one of the minimum approved versions of EOS.

An XCCDF Rule

Description

<VulnDiscussion>The Arista Multilayer Switch uses the EOS operating system. Updates to EOS contain new security-related features and security patches that address known vulnerabilities. Running a current DoD-approved software version improves the security posture of the network device.</VulnDiscussion><FalsePositives></FalsePositives><FalseNegatives></FalseNegatives><Documentable>false</Documentable><Mitigations></Mitigations><SeverityOverrideGuidance></SeverityOverrideGuidance><PotentialImpacts></PotentialImpacts><ThirdPartyTools></ThirdPartyTools><MitigationControl></MitigationControl><Responsibility></Responsibility><IAControls></IAControls>

ID
SV-81685r1_rule
Severity
Low
References
Updated



Remediation - Manual Procedure

Configure the Arista Multilayer Switch to use an approved software version. Download the approved version from www.arista.com/support, copy the .swi file to flash via an approved file transfer mechanism, and then enter:

Enable
Configure
Boot system flash:<your_image.swi>
Write memory