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Windows operating systems that are no longer supported by the vendor for security updates must not be installed on a system.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-4107 WIN00-000001 SV-85299r2_rule High
Description
Windows operating systems that are no longer supported by Microsoft for security updates are not evaluated or updated for vulnerabilities leaving them open to potential attack. Organizations must upgrade to a supported operating system to ensure continued support.
STIG Date
Windows Vista Security Technical Implementation Guide 2017-01-30

Details

Check Text ( C-73931r2_chk )
Microsoft support for Windows Vista ended 11 April 2017. If Windows Vista is installed on a system, this is a finding.
Fix Text (F-80319r1_fix)
Upgrade Windows Vista systems to a supported operating system.