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Allied Telesyn Router/Switch found with default password

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Logs into Allied Telesyn routers and switches with default password

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

The Allied Telesyn Router/Switch has the default password set.

The attacker could use this default password to gain remote access
to your switch or router. This password could also be potentially used to
gain other sensitive information about your network from the device.

Solution : Telnet to this Router/Switch and change the default password.

Network Security Threat Level: High

Networks Security ID:

Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2005 Charles Thier

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