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Predictable TCP sequence number

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
TCP SEQ

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

The remote host has predictable TCP sequence numbers.

A possible hacker may use this flaw to establish spoofed TCP
connections to this host.

Solution : Contact your vendor for a patch
Network Security Threat Level: High

Networks Security ID: 107, 10881, 670

Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2003 Renaud Deraison

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