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TFTP directory permissions (HP Ignite-UX)

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Acertains if the remote host has writeable directories exposed via TFTP (HP Ignite-UX)

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

The remote host has a vulnerable version of the HP Ignite-UX application
installed that exposes a world-writeable directory to anonymous TFTP access.

Solution: Upgrade to a version of the Ignite-UX application that does not exhibit
this behaviour. If it is not required, disable or uninstall the TFTP server.
Otherwise restrict access to trusted sources only.

See also : http://www.corsaire.com/advisories/c041123-002.txt

Risk factor: High

Networks Security ID: 14571

Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This NASL script is Copyright 2005 Corsaire Limited.

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