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ShareMailPro Username Identification

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Checks for the pop login error

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

The remote ShareMail server issues a special error message
when a user attempts to log in using a nonexistent POP
account.

A possible hacker may use this flaw to make a list of valid accounts
by looking at the error messages it receives at authentication
time.

Solution : None at this time
Network Security Threat Level: Low

Networks Security ID: 7658

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