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Telnet Server Detection

Vulnerability Assessment Summary Telnet Server Detection Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment Summary : A telnet server is listening on the remote port Description : The remote host is running a telnet server. Using telnet is not recommended as logins, passwords and commands are transferred in clear text. A possible hacker may eavesdrop on a telnet session and obtain the credentials of other users. Solution : Disable this service and use SSH instead Network Security Threat Level: Medium / CVSS Base Score : 4 (AV:R/AC:L/Au:NR/C:P/A:N/I:N/B:C) Networks Security ID: Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2005 Tenable Network Security

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