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AWStats Debug Remote Information Disclosure And Code Execution Vulnerabilities

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Acertains the presence of a debug output in AWStats

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

The remote host is running AWStats, a free real-time logfile analyzer.

The remote version of this software is prone to a command execution flaw
as well as an information disclosure vulnerability.

A possible hacker may exploit this feature to obtain more information about the
set up of the remote host or to execute arbitrary commands with the rights
of the web server.

Solution : Upgrade a newer version of this software
Network Security Threat Level: High

Networks Security ID: 12545, 12543, 12572

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