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Cross-Referencing Linux (lxr) file reading

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Searches for the existence of /cgi-bin/source

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

The CGI 'Cross-Referencing Linux' is installed.
This CGI has a well documented security flaw that lets anyone
read arbitrary files on this host.

Solution : remove it from /cgi-bin.

Network Security Threat Level: High

Networks Security ID: 7062

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

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