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Check for VNC

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Checks for VNC

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

Summary :

The remote host is running a remote display software (VNC).

Description :

The remote server is running VNC, a software which permits a console
to be displayed remotely. This permits users to control the host
remotely.

Solution :

Make sure the use of this software is done in accordance with your
corporate security policy and filter incoming traffic to this port.

Network Security Threat Level:

None

Networks Security ID:

Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2000 Patrick Naubert

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