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V-224828

CAT I (High)

Systems must be maintained at a supported servicing level.

Rule ID

SV-224828r1059570_rule

STIG

Microsoft Windows Server 2016 Security Technical Implementation Guide

Version

V2R10

CCIs

CCI-000366

Discussion

Systems at unsupported servicing levels will not receive security updates for new vulnerabilities, which leaves them subject to exploitation. Systems must be maintained at a servicing level supported by the vendor with new security updates.

Check Content

This STIG is sunset and no longer maintained.

Open "Command Prompt".

Enter "winver.exe".

If the "About Windows" dialog box displays "Microsoft Windows Server Version 1607 (Build 14393.xxx)" and there is not documented extended support for Microsoft Windows Server 2016, this is a finding.

Fix Text

Upgrade the operating system to a supported version.