Microsoft Windows Server 2012/2012 R2 Domain Controller Security Technical Implementation Guide

The Microsoft Windows Server 2012/2012 R2 Domain Controller Security Technical Implementation Guide (V3 R7) has 364 STIG checks. New to STIG checklists? Read What is a STIG checklist?, CKL vs CKLB, and STIG vs SCAP benchmark.

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Severity

Version

V3 · R7

CurrentPublished Thu Nov 09 2023

Systems must be maintained at a supported OS or service pack level.

Microsoft Windows Server 2012/2012 R2 Domain Controller Security Technical Implementation Guide

Assessment Title

Rule Text

Systems must be maintained at a supported OS or service pack level.

Description

Discussion Text

Systems at unsupported service packs or releases will not receive security updates for new vulnerabilities, which leave them subject to exploitation. Systems must be maintained at a service pack level supported by the vendor with new security updates.

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Objective

V-226237

Rule

SV-226237r921967_rule

Severity

high

Rule Version

WN12-GE-000001

Documentable

false

IA Controls

NIST SP 800-53

Rev 5

Assessment Procedure

Check Text

Run "winver.exe".

If the "About Windows" displays "Microsoft Windows Server Version 6.3 (Build 9600)" or less, this is a finding.

Windows Server 2012 and 2012 R2 support ended on October 10, 2023. If Extended Security Updates (ESUs up to three years) have not been acquired, this is a finding.

Implementation Procedure

Fix Text

Update the system to a supported release or operating system.

STIG check 202 of 364 in the Microsoft Windows Server 2012/2012 R2 Domain Controller STIG checklist

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