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Intune Device OS Version Lag

Medium Severity Microsoft 365 security check in the Devices & compliance domain.

Managed device's osVersion lags the latest published Windows build by more than 60 days (fallback when Defender TVM is unavailable). Without Defender for Endpoint, the audit cannot enumerate per-device missing KBs. Siemserva runs this check automatically across your tenant and maps every finding to the compliance frameworks below.

Medium SeverityDevices & compliance

Check summary

Severity
Medium
Domain
Devices & compliance
Rank in domain
3
Frameworks
6

What this check verifies

Managed device's osVersion lags the latest published Windows build by more than 60 days (fallback when Defender TVM is unavailable).

Why it matters

Without Defender for Endpoint, the audit cannot enumerate per-device missing KBs. As a fallback, it compares the Intune-reported osVersion against the latest published Windows build for that release. A device more than 60 days behind likely lacks recent security patches but the exact CVEs are unknown.

How to fix it

Onboard the tenant to Defender for Endpoint to get per-device CVE-aware findings, or investigate why the device is behind: agent stuck, device offline, update ring deferral too long, or pending reboot.

Siemserva flags every tenant where this check fails and, with Senserva Trustworthy AI remediation, can propose a validated fix you approve before it applies.

Ask your own AI about this check

Copy this prompt into Claude, ChatGPT, or Copilot. The facts are included, sourced from this page.

Compliance framework mappings

Findings from this check serve as evidence for:

SCuBAMCSBNISTSOC2CISHIPAAMCSB ES-3MCSB PV-6

References

learn.microsoft.com: /mem/intune/protect/windows-update-for-business-co...learn.microsoft.com: /en-us/security/benchmark/azure/mcsb-endpoint-secu...

Related Devices & compliance checks

Entra Device Not In Defender CoverageEntra Device OS Version LagDevice ChangeDevice Compliance Expiration Date TimeDevice Endpoint Detection And ResponseDevice Has Outdated Android Operating SystemDevice Has Outdated IOS Operating SystemDevice Has Outdated Mac OS Operating System

Common questions

What does the Intune Device OS Version Lag check verify?

Managed device's osVersion lags the latest published Windows build by more than 60 days (fallback when Defender TVM is unavailable). It is a Medium Severity check in the Devices & compliance domain, one of the 650+ checks Siemserva runs across Microsoft 365, Intune, Defender, and Entra ID.

How do I fix a Intune Device OS Version Lag finding?

Onboard the tenant to Defender for Endpoint to get per-device CVE-aware findings, or investigate why the device is behind: agent stuck, device offline, update ring deferral too long, or pending reboot. Siemserva ranks the finding by Severity and, with Senserva Trustworthy AI, can propose a validated, approve-before-apply configuration fix.

Which compliance frameworks does this check evidence?

Findings from this check map to SCuBA, MCSB, NIST, SOC2, CIS, HIPAA, and MCSB controls ES-3, PV-6. That mapping is what turns a scan finding into audit evidence.

Can I ask my own AI about this check?

Yes. This page includes a free copy-paste AI prompt carrying the check's facts: what it verifies, the risk, the remediation, and the framework mappings. Paste it into Claude, ChatGPT, or Copilot; cite-worthy detail without giving an AI access to your tenant.

All 672 checks with severities and mappings: the Microsoft 365 security checks catalog.

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Compliance Status Report
Intune Device OS Version Lag across 2 tenants, ranked by Severity
23
FAILING
87
PASSING
41
OTHER FINDINGS
CHECKSEVERITYSTATUSFINDINGS
Intune Device OS Version LagMediumFAILING23
MFA for all usersCritical-11
Legacy authentication blockedHigh-6
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Reference: the compliance and audit guide, and the full checks catalog.
Data notice: check definitions describe what Siemserva verifies and are provided as is, for informational purposes only, without warranty of any kind. Framework mappings are informational and do not constitute compliance advice; confirm requirements with your assessor. All use of this data is subject to the Senserva EULA.