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Power Up Information Disclosure

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Power Up Information Disclosure

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

The remote server is using the Power Up CGI.
This CGI exposes critical system information, and permits remote attackers
to read any world readable file.

Solution: Disable access to the CGI until the author releases a patch.
Network Security Threat Level: High

Additional information:
http://www.securiteam.com/unixfocus/5PP062K5FO.html

Networks Security ID: 3304

Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2001 SecuriTeam

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