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Windows Administrator NULL FTP password

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Checks for a NULL Windows Administrator FTP password

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

The remote server is incorrectly configured
with a NULL password for the user 'Administrator' and has
FTP enabled.

Solution : Change the Administrator password on this host.

Network Security Threat Level: High

Networks Security ID:

Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2002 Keith Young

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