Microsoft Windows Metadata Use Detection

info Nessus Network Monitor Plugin ID 6763

Synopsis

N/A

Description

The remote host has access Microsoft's metadata services. Starting with Windows 7 a host can obtain metadata about devices plugged into the host. The remote host has requested metadata for a new device that has been plugged in.

Solution

Ensure that such usage is in alignment with Corporate policy.

See Also

http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/hardware/ff541439%28v=vs.85%29.aspx

Plugin Details

Severity: Info

ID: 6763

Published: 4/17/2013

Updated: 5/31/2017