System Patching Status

GFI LanGuard shows a list of patches missing or deployed on scanned machines, including security and non-security patches of Microsoft operating systems, Mac OS X, major LinuxAn open source operating system that is part of the Unix operating system family. distributions and third-party applications. Various patch management actions can then be taken based on the collected information.

For more information refer to Missing Service Packs.

The table below displays a summary of the information gathered by the system patching status:

Data Description Ports Protocol

Missing Service Packs and Update Rollups

Discovers missing Microsoft® and non-Microsoft® service packs.
  • TCP 139
  • TCP 445
  • DCOM 135
  • DCOM dynamic
  • SMB
  • File and printer sharing
  • Remote registry
  • Windows update agent

Missing Security Updates

Discovers missing Microsoft® and non-Microsoft® security patches.
  • TCP 139
  • TCP 445
  • DCOM 135
  • DCOM dynamic
  • SMB
  • File and printer sharing
  • Remote registry
  • Windows update agent

Missing Non-Security Updates

Discovers missing Microsoft® and non-Microsoft® patches unrelated to security.
  • TCP 139
  • TCP 445
  • DCOM 135
  • DCOM dynamic
  • SMB
  • File and printer sharing
  • Remote registry
  • Windows update agent

Installed Service Packs and Update Rollups

Lists installed Microsoft® and non-Microsoft® service packs.
  • TCP 139
  • TCP 445
  • DCOM 135
  • DCOM dynamic
  • SMB
  • File and printer sharing
  • Remote registry
  • Windows update agent

Installed Security Updates

Lists installed Microsoft® and non-Microsoft® security patches.
  • TCP 139
  • TCP 445
  • DCOM 135
  • DCOM dynamic
  • SMB
  • File and printer sharing
  • Remote registry
  • Windows update agent
Installed Non-Security Updates Lists installed Microsoft® and non-Microsoft® patches unrelated to security.
  • TCP 139
  • TCP 445
  • DCOM 135
  • DCOM dynamic
  • SMB
  • File and printer sharing
  • Remote registry
  • Windows update agent