Extended support for server 2003

Question

Hi,

I have few application servers which are still running on server 2003 unfortunately.
I want to know if Microsoft is still providing support and updates through ESU channel for server 2003 also just like windows 7 and server 2008.

especially if there is a paid hotfix available by Microsoft to mitigate SMBV1 vulnerability to address Wannacry/petya

Answer 1

No, support for Server 2003 has ended.
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/products/windows-server-2003-

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Answer 2

Hi @WinTechie ,

As Dave mentioned, there's no support available for Windows Server 2003 anymore.
Microsoft did release hotfixes for the WannaCry / Petya vulnerabilities:

• https://msrc-blog.microsoft.com/2017/05/12/customer-guidance-for-wannacrypt-attacks/
• https://www.microsoft.com/security/blog/2017/06/27/new-ransomware-old-techniques-petya-adds-worm-capabilities

As your application servers are no longer supported and at high risk for vulnerabilities, I would highly advise to keep them in a as closed environment as possible to lesser the chance of vulnerability risk.

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Best regards,
Leon

Answer 3

Hi,

Thank you for posting in our forum.

As the two MVPs said, the 2003 version is too old and Windows Server 2003 no longer supports it.

Hope this information can help you

Best wishes

Vicky

Answer 4

Just checking if there's any progress or updates?

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Answer 5

Hi,
Welcome to share your current situation if there are any updates.
Please feel free to let us know if you need further assistance.
Best Regards,
Vicky