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Default community names of the SNMP Agent

Vulnerability Assessment Summary Default community names of the SNMP Agent Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment Summary : The community name of the remote SNMP server can be guessed. Description : It is possible to obtain the default community names of the remote SNMP server. A possible hacker may use this information to gain more knowledge about the remote host, or to change the configuration of the remote system (if the default community permit such modifications). Solution : Disable the SNMP service on the remote host if you do not use it, filter incoming UDP packets going to this port, or change the default community string. Network Security Threat Level: High Networks Security ID: 11237, 10576, 177, 2112, 6825, 7081, 7212, 7317, 9681, 986 Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2005 Tenable Network Security

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