Outbound Microsoft WinErr Message

info Nessus Network Monitor Plugin ID 2284

Synopsis

The remote client has enabled automatic Windows Error Reporting.

Description

The remote client has enabled automatic Windows Error Reporting. This functionality allows Microsoft to gather error reports from local clients. According to the error report, the remote client just sent an error report to Microsoft.

Solution

Ensure that such reporting is in alignment with existing corporate standards and policies.

Plugin Details

Severity: Info

ID: 2284

Published: 9/15/2004

Updated: 6/1/2015

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/o:microsoft:windows