| VID |
26518 |
| Severity |
40 |
| Port |
139,445 |
| Protocol |
TCP |
| Class |
SMB |
| Detailed Description |
The remote host is running a version of Microsoft Windows 2000.
This operating system is no longer supported by Microsoft. This means not only that there will be no new security patches for it but also that Microsoft is unlikely to investigate or acknowledge reports ofvulnerabilities in it.
* Note: This check requires an account with administrative privileges which can log into the host to scan. Absence of these condition will result in the check not being performed and a False Negative for all vulnerable hosts.
* References:
http://support.microsoft.com/lifecycle/?p1=7274
* Platforms Affected:
Windows 2000
Windows 2000 server |
| Recommendation |
Upgrade from your Windows 2000 system to Windows XP or 2003 or Vista or 7. |
| Related URL |
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| Related URL |
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