| VID |
28124 |
| Severity |
40 |
| Port |
139,445 |
| Protocol |
TCP |
| Class |
SMB |
| Detailed Description |
A version of Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 is detected as running on the target host. Windows NT is a family of operating systems produced by Microsoft, and was succeeded by Windows 2000. Microsoft no longer supports Windows NT 4.0 and its security patches, therefore this system is vulnerable to multiple remotely exploitable vulnerabilities, which may allow remote attackers or Internet worms to take the complete control of the target system.
* References:
http://www.microsoft.com/ntserver/ProductInfo/Availability/Retiring.asp
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/upgrading/default.mspx
http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000/professional/howtobuy/upgrading/default.asp
* Platforms Affected:
Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 |
| Recommendation |
Upgrade from your Windows NT 4.0 system to Windows XP or 2000 or 2003. |
| Related URL |
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| Related URL |
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