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3com RAS 1500 configuration disclosure

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Obtains the remote user_settings.cfg

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

The remote 3com SuperStack II Remote Access System 1500 discloses
its user configuration (user_settings.cfg) when the file is
requested through the web interface.

This file contains the password (in clear text) of this device
as well as other sensitive information.

A possible hacker may use this flaw to gain the control of this host

Solution : filter incoming traffic to this host
Network Security Threat Level: High

Networks Security ID: 7176

Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2003 Renaud Deraison

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