Windows NT kernel outdated

Risk Level: Low risk vulnerability  Low

Check or Attack Name: kernel version
Platforms: Windows NT
Description:

This system was found to have an outdated Windows NT kernel version. Windows NT can allow a user to start a high priority process that cannot be killed from the Task Manager. It is extremely difficult to cause this behavior to occur remotely.
Remedy:

Apply the latest Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack or Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack 3 (SP3) users must apply the getadmin fix.

To apply the latest Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack, follow these steps:

  1. Open a web browser.
  2. Go to http://support.microsoft.com/support/ntserver/Content/ServicePacks/ and follow the directions to download the appropriate service pack for your computer.
  3. Find the installation program you downloaded to your computer.
  4. Double-click the program icon to start the installation.
  5. Follow the installation directions.

—OR—

To apply getadmin fix, follow these steps:

  1. Open a web browser.
  2. Go to ftp://ftp.microsoft.com/bussys/winnt/winnt-public/fixes/usa/NT40/hotfixes-postSP3/getadmin-fix.
  3. View the README.TXT for patch version and execution.
  4. Download the appropriate patch for your system.
  5. Follow the instructions to install the patch.
References:

Microsoft Knowledge Base Article Q135707, Programs Run at Priority Level 15 May Cause Computer to Hang, ftp://ftp.microsoft.com/bussys/winnt/winnt-public/fixes/usa/nt40/hotfixes-postSP2/krnl-fix/Q135707.txt

Microsoft Knowledge Base Article Q135707, Programs Run at Priority Level 15 May Cause Computer to Hang, http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/Q135/7/07.asp

Microsoft Knowledge Base Article Q141239, Stop 0xA Errors May Occur After Installing Service Pack 2, ftp://ftp.microsoft.com/bussys/winnt/winnt-public/fixes/usa/nt40/hotfixes-postSP2/krnl-fix/Q141239.txt

Microsoft Knowledge Base Article Q141239, Stop 0xA Errors May Occur After Installing Service Pack 2, http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/Q141/2/39.asp

Microsoft Knowledge Base Article Q150734, List of Bugs Fixed in Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack 3, ftp://ftp.microsoft.com/bussys/winnt/winnt-public/fixes/usa/nt40/ussp3/readme.htm
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