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AIM Detection

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Detects AOL Instant Messenger

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

Summary :

The remote Windows host contains an instant-messaging application.

Description :

AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) is installed on the Windows host. AIM is
an instant-messaging application.

See also :

http://www.aim.com/index.adp

Solution :

Make sure the use of this program is in accordance with your corporate
security policy.

Network Security Threat Level:

None

Networks Security ID:

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