This host is missing an important security update according to Microsoft Bulletin MS14-016.

Successful exploitation will allow attackers to bypass certain security features. Impact Level: System/Application

Run Windows Update and update the listed hotfixes or download and update mentioned hotfixes in the advisory from the below link, https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/security/bulletin/ms14-016

Flaw is due to improper validation of user lockout state by Security Account Manager Remote (SAMR) protocol .

Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 3 and prior Microsoft Windows XP x64 Edition Service Pack 2 and prior Microsoft Windows 2003 x32/x64 Service Pack 2 and prior Microsoft Windows Vista x32/x64 Service Pack 2 and prior Microsoft Windows Server 2008 x32/x64 Service Pack 2 and prior Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 Service Pack 1 and prior Microsoft Windows Server 2012 Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2

Get the vulnerable file version and check appropriate patch is applied or not.

• http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2934418
• http://www.osvdb.com/104313
• https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/security/bulletin/ms14-016

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Updated on 2015-03-25