MS KB2871690: Update to Revoke Non-compliant UEFI Modules

info Nessus Plugin ID 71324

Synopsis

The remote host is missing an update that revokes the digital signatures for several UEFI modules.

Description

The remote host is missing Microsoft KB2871690, an update that revokes the digital signatures of nine third-party UEFI modules. This update prevents the modules from being loaded on systems where UEFI Secure Boot is enabled.

Solution

Microsoft has released a set of patches for Windows 8 and Server 2012.

See Also

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/SecurityAdvisories/2014/2871690

Plugin Details

Severity: Info

ID: 71324

File Name: smb_kb2871690.nasl

Version: 1.5

Type: local

Agent: windows

Family: Windows

Published: 12/11/2013

Updated: 11/15/2018

Supported Sensors: Nessus Agent, Nessus

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/o:microsoft:windows

Required KB Items: SMB/Registry/Enumerated

Patch Publication Date: 12/10/2013

Vulnerability Publication Date: 12/10/2013

Reference Information

MSKB: 2871690