Check or Attack Name: SP2 security patches

Detects the application of post Service Pack 2 security patches, which fix a number of network vulnerabilities. Service Pack 3 contains this patch.

WARNING: Service Pack 2 must be applied before applying this patch. Do not apply this patch directly over Service Pack 1, or you will cause the machine to crash. Service Pack 3 may be applied over any configuration.

These patches are documented in the following Microsoft Knowledge Base Articles Q143474, Q143475, and Q161372 available from ftp://ftp.microsoft.com/bussys/winnt/winnt-public/fixes/usa/nt40/hotfixes-postSP2/sec-fix/.

Apply the latest Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack.

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.