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Compaq Web Based Management Agent Proxy Vulnerability

Vulnerability Assessment Summary Compaq Web Based Management Agent Proxy Vulnerability Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment This host is running the Compaq Web Management Agent. This service can be used as an HTTP proxy. A possible hacker can use this to bypass firewall rules or hide the source of web-based attacks. Solution: Due to the information leak associated with this service, we recommend that you disable the Compaq Management Agent or filter access to TCP ports 2301 and 280. If this service is required, installing the appropriate upgrade from Compaq will fix this issue. The software update for your operating system and hardware can be found via Compaq's support download page: http://www.compaq.com/support/files/server/us/index.html For more information, please see the vendor advisory at: http://www.compaq.com/products/servers/management/SSRT0758.html Network Security Threat Level: Medium Networks Security ID: Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2002 Digital Defense Inc.

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