| VID |
26787 |
| Severity |
40 |
| Port |
139,445 |
| Protocol |
TCP |
| Class |
SMB |
| Detailed Description |
The remote host is running Microsoft Windows 8.
Support for this operating system by Microsoft ended January 12th, 2016.
This means that there will be no new security patches, and 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/search?sort=PN&alpha=Windows%208&Filter=FilterNO&forceorigin=esmc
* Platforms Affected:
Windows 8 |
| Recommendation |
Upgrade Upgrade from your Windows 8 system to Windows 8.1 or later. |
| Related URL |
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| Related URL |
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