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Vulnerability Assessment Details

rpm_query CGI

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
checks for rpm_query

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

The rpm_query CGI is installed.

This CGI permits anyone who can connect to this
web server to obtain the list of the installed
RPMs.

This permits a possible hacker to acertain the version
number of your installed services, hence making
their attacks more accurate.

Solution : remove this CGI from cgi-bin/
Network Security Threat Level: Low

Networks Security ID: 1036

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