STIGQter: STIG Summary: Windows 10 Security Technical Implementation Guide Version: 2 Release: 2 Benchmark Date: 04 May 2021:

Windows 10 systems must be maintained at a supported servicing level.

DISA Rule

SV-220706r646212_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-220706

Group Title

SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00227

Rule Version

WN10-00-000040

Severity

CAT I

CCI(s)

• CCI-000366 - The organization implements the security configuration settings.

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Update systems on the Semi-Annual Channel to "Microsoft Windows Version 1909 (OS Build 18363.0)" or greater.

It is recommended systems be upgraded to the most recently released version.

Special-purpose systems using the Long-Term Servicing Branch\Channel (LTSC\B) may be at the following versions:

v1507 (Build 10240)
v1607 (Build 14393)
v1809 (Build 17763)

Check Contents

Run "winver.exe".

If the "About Windows" dialog box does not display:

"Microsoft Windows Version 1909 (OS Build 18363.0)"

or greater, this is a finding.

Note: Microsoft has extended support for previous versions providing critical and important updates for Windows 10 Enterprise.

Microsoft scheduled end of support dates for current Semi-Annual Channel versions:

v1909 - 10 May 2022
v2004 - 14 December 2021
v20H2 – 9 May 2023

No preview versions will be used in a production environment.

Special-purpose systems using the Long-Term Servicing Branch\Channel (LTSC\B) may be at the following versions, which is not a finding:

v1507 (Build 10240)
v1607 (Build 14393)
v1809 (Build 17763)

Vulnerability Number

V-220706

Documentable

False

Rule Version

WN10-00-000040

Severity Override Guidance

Run "winver.exe".

If the "About Windows" dialog box does not display:

"Microsoft Windows Version 1909 (OS Build 18363.0)"

or greater, this is a finding.

Note: Microsoft has extended support for previous versions providing critical and important updates for Windows 10 Enterprise.

Microsoft scheduled end of support dates for current Semi-Annual Channel versions:

v1909 - 10 May 2022
v2004 - 14 December 2021
v20H2 – 9 May 2023

No preview versions will be used in a production environment.

Special-purpose systems using the Long-Term Servicing Branch\Channel (LTSC\B) may be at the following versions, which is not a finding:

v1507 (Build 10240)
v1607 (Build 14393)
v1809 (Build 17763)

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

4072

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