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SilverStream directory listing

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Checks if SilverStream directory listings are disabled.

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

SilverStream directory listings are enabled.
A possible hacker may use this problem to gain more knowledge
on this server and possibly to get files you would want
to hide.

Network Security Threat Level: Medium

Reference : http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/101/144786

Solution : Reconfigure the server so that others
cannot view directory listings

Networks Security ID:

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