HTTP: Microsoft Update Access

This signature detects access to Microsoft Windows Update. This system is used to install updates on most Microsoft Windows systems. Access to this site could mean the client is looking for new updates and will install them if available. Use of this service may violate your organization's acceptable use policy. This signature can be used to identify these violations.

Short Name
HTTP:INFO:MS-UPDATE
Severity
Info
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
None
Category
HTTP
Keywords
Access Microsoft Update
Release Date
02/24/2009
Supported Platforms

srx-branch-12.3

srx-19.3

srx-branch-19.3

vsrx3bsd-19.2

srx-branch-19.4

vsrx-19.4

mx-12.3

mx-19.4

vmx-19.4

mx-19.3

vsrx3bsd-19.4

srx-19.4

vsrx-12.3

vmx-19.3

vsrx-19.2

srx-12.3

Sigpack Version
3375
False Positive
Rarely

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