Systems must be maintained at a supported service pack level.

Overview

Finding ID	Version	Rule ID	IA Controls	Severity
V-1073	WN08-GE-000001	SV-48016r1_rule	VIVM-1	High

Description
Systems at unsupported service packs or releases will not receive security updates for new vulnerabilities which leaves them subject to exploitation. Systems must be maintained at a service pack level supported by the vendor with new security updates.

STIG	Date
Windows 8 Security Technical Implementation Guide	2014-01-07

Details

Check Text ( C-44754r1_chk )
Run "winver.exe". If the "About Windows" dialog box does not display "Microsoft Windows Version 6.2 (Build 9200)" or greater this is a finding. No preview versions will be used in a production environment. Unsupported Service Packs: Windows 8 - any release candidates or versions prior to the initial release (SP0)

Fix Text (F-41154r1_fix)
Update the system to a supported release or service pack level. Application of new service packs must be thoroughly tested before deploying in a production environment.