Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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V-1073 | 2.005 | SV-32242r2_rule | VIVM-1 | High |
Description |
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Systems at unsupported service packs or releases will not receive security updates for new vulnerabilities and leaves them subject to exploitation. Systems must be maintained at a service pack level supported by the vendor with new security updates. |
STIG | Date |
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Windows Server 2008 R2 Domain Controller Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2012-09-05 |
Check Text ( C-40785r1_chk ) |
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Run “winver.exe”. If the "About Windows" dialog box does not display “Microsoft Windows Server Version 6.1 (Build 7600)” or greater this is a finding. No Release Candidates or Beta versions will be used in a production environment. The initial release of Windows Server 2008 R2 will be unsupported as of 9 April 2013. Systems must be updated to Service Pack 1 by this date. |
Fix Text (F-30098r1_fix) |
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Update the system to a supported service pack. Application of new service packs should be thoroughly tested before deploying in a production environment. |