Windows NT 4.0 beta

Risk Level: Medium risk vulnerability  Medium

Check or Attack Name: NT Beta

Platforms: Windows NT: 4.0 beta
Description:

Beta versions of Windows NT 4.0 are known to grant users read and delete access to shares that are set to Everyone - Full Access, regardless of the underlying file permissions.

Remedy:

Upgrade to Windows NT 4.0 release version and 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.
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