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NETObserve Authentication Bypass vulnerability

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Detect NETObserve Security Bypass

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

NETObserve is a solution for monitoring an otherwise unattended computer.

The product is considered as being highly insecure, as it permits the
execution of arbitrary commands, editing and viewing of abitrary files,
without any kind of authentication.

A possible hacker may use this software to gain the control on this system.

Solution: Disable this service
Risk factor: High

Networks Security ID: 9319

Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2003 Noam Rathaus

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