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Systems must be at supported service packs (SP) or releases levels.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-1073 | 2.005 | SV-29342r1_rule | VIVM-1 | High |
| Description |
|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Windows XP Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2013-07-03 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-34620r1_chk ) |
|---|
| From the menu bar click “Start” and then “Run”. Type “winver.exe” in the dialog box and click OK. If the "About Windows" box displays the following Service Pack(s), then this is a finding. Unsupported Service Packs: Windows XP – any prior to SP3 |
| Fix Text (F-30098r1_fix) |
|---|
| Update the system to a supported service pack. Application of new service packs should be thoroughly tested before deploying in a production environment. |