| VID |
26718 |
| Severity |
40 |
| Port |
139,445 |
| Protocol |
TCP |
| Class |
SMB |
| Detailed Description |
The remote host is running Microsoft Windows Server 2003. Support for this operating system by Microsoft ended July 14th, 2015.
Lack of support implies that no new security patches for the product will be released by the vendor. As a result, it is likely to contain security vulnerabilities. Furthermore, Microsoft is unlikely to investigate or acknowledge reports of vulnerabilities.
* 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:
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/server-cloud/products/windows-server-2003/
* Platforms Affected:
Windows 2003 |
| Recommendation |
Upgrade from your Windows 2003 system to Windows 2008 or later. |
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