UCF STIG Viewer Logo

Exchange must have the most current, approved service pack installed.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-228411 EX16-MB-000680 SV-228411r612748_rule Medium
Description
Failure to install the most current Exchange service pack leaves a system vulnerable to exploitation. Current service packs correct known security and system vulnerabilities.
STIG Date
Microsoft Exchange 2016 Mailbox Server Security Technical Implementation Guide 2021-06-23

Details

Check Text ( C-30644r497029_chk )
Determine the most current, approved service pack.

Open the Exchange Management Shell and enter the following command:

Get-ExchangeServer | fl Name, AdminDisplayVersion

If the value of "AdminDisplayVersion" does not return the most current, approved service pack, this is a finding.
Fix Text (F-30629r497030_fix)
Install the most current, approved service pack.