Microsoft .NET Framework Unsupported

critical Nessus Plugin ID 72704

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Synopsis

An unsupported software framework is installed on the remote Windows host.

Description

According to its self-reported version number, there is at least one version of Microsoft .NET Framework installed on the remote Windows host that is no longer supported.

Lack of support implies that no new security patches for the product will be released by the vendor. As a result, it is likely to contain security vulnerabilities.

Solution

Upgrade to a version of the Microsoft .NET Framework that is currently supported.

Plugin Details

Severity: Critical

ID: 72704

File Name: dot_net_framework_unsupported.nasl

Version: 1.22

Type: local

Agent: windows

Family: Windows

Published: 2/26/2014

Updated: 3/29/2024

Supported Sensors: Nessus Agent, Nessus

Risk Information

CVSS Score Rationale: Default unsupported software score.

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: Critical

Base Score: 10

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

CVSS Score Source: manual

CVSS v3

Risk Factor: Critical

Base Score: 10

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/a:microsoft:.net_framework

Required KB Items: installed_sw/Microsoft .NET Framework

Reference Information

IAVA: 0001-A-0552

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