VID |
27101 |
Severity |
40 |
Port |
135 |
Protocol |
TCP |
Class |
WMI |
Detailed Description |
Latest Service pack not installed. A service pack is a collection of various fixes, including Windows-related applications, services, and executables, after the Windows system is released by Microsoft. Hot fixes are programs that are deployed to patch major vulnerabilities (primarily security-related) that must be corrected immediately. Hot Fix is released separately when patches need to be added after each service pack is released.
* Note: This check requires an account with administrative privileges which can log into the host to scan. Absence of this condition will result in the check not being performed and a False Negative for all vulnerable hosts.
* Platforms Affected: Microsoft Windows Any version |
Recommendation |
Get the latest updates in 'Start/ Control Panel/ System and Security/ Windows update'. -- OR -- Patches for Windows platforms are also available from the Microsoft Windows Update Web site, http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com. Windows Update detects what version of Windows you are running and offers the appropriate patch. |
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