| VID |
26749 |
| Severity |
40 |
| Port |
139,445 |
| Protocol |
TCP |
| Class |
SMB |
| Detailed Description |
The remote host is running unsupported IE. Support for IE below 11 by Microsoft ended January 13th, 2016.
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://support.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle#gp/Microsoft-Internet-Explorer
* Platforms Affected:
Internet Explorer 7
Internet Explorer 8
Internet Explorer 9
Internet Explorer 10 |
| Recommendation |
Upgrade your IE to IE 11 or later.
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/internet-explorer/download-ie |
| Related URL |
(CVE) |
| Related URL |
(SecurityFocus) |
| Related URL |
(ISS) |
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