This host is missing a critical security update according to Microsoft security advisory 2871997

Successful exploitation will allow attackers to bypass the security restrictions. 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/library/security/2871997.aspx

This improves credential protection and domain authentication controls to reduce credential theft

Microsoft Windows Server 2012 Microsoft Windows 8 for 32/64-bit Systems Microsoft Windows 7 for 32/x64-bit Systems Service Pack 1 Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1

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

• https://support.microsoft.com/kb/2871997
• https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/security/2871997.aspx

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Updated on 2015-03-25