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Systems must be maintained at a supported version of an operating system.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-1073 | WN08-GE-000001 | SV-48016r2_rule | High |
| Description |
|---|
| Systems at unsupported versions or releases of an operating system will not receive security updates for new vulnerabilities which leaves them subject to exploitation. Systems must be maintained at a version of the operating system supported by the vendor with new security updates. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Windows 8/8.1 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2017-05-17 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-64123r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Support for the initial release of Windows 8 ended 12 January 2016. After this date, systems must have Windows 8.1 installed. Run "winver.exe". If the "About Windows" dialog box does not display: "Microsoft Windows Version 6.3 (Build 9600)" or greater this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-69303r2_fix) |
|---|
| Update the system to a version of the operating system supported by the vendor. Support for the initial release of Windows 8 ended 12 January 2016. After this date, systems must have Windows 8.1 installed. |