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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.