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ion-p.exe vulnerability

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Checks for the ion-p.exe file

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment
The ion-p.exe exists on this webserver.
Some versions of this file are vulnerable to remote exploit.
A possible hacker, exploiting this vulnerability, may be able to gain
access to confidential data and/or escalate their rights on
the Web server.

Solution : remove it from the cgi-bin or scripts directory.

Network Security Threat Level: High

Networks Security ID: 6091

Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2003 John Lampe

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