Re: Windows Patch Auditing & "File and Print Sharing" disabled

[Jeffrey Walton <noloader () gmail com>]

Hi Jerry,

A lot of issues you may encounter are the same as those with MBSA.
Nessus may simply fail the test, while MBSA will fail and return an
error code. Take a look at Microsoft's MBSA faq:
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/security/cc184922.aspx

Jeff

> -----Original Message-----
> From: listbounce () securityfocus com [mailto:listbounce () securityfocus com]
> On Behalf Of Mike Drugov
> Sent: Thursday, April 30, 2009 12:01 PM
> To: pen-test () securityfocus com
> Subject: Windows Patch Auditing & "File and Print Sharing" disabled
>
> Hello list,
>
> I need some advise
>
> I'm trying to scan a Windows Network where all end nodes except Domain
> Controller have "File & Print Sharing" disabled.
>
> What I'm trying to get a list of Microsoft Updates that are missing.
>
> So far I tried Nessus & Foundstone and none of them are able to provide
> a report with missing patches.(I'm able to get a report from Domain
> Controller)
>
> Nessus support stated that "File & Print Sharing" is required for patch
> auditing
>
>
> What is my other options?
>
> Thanks

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