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DC++ Detection

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Checks for DC++

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

Summary :

The remote Windows host contains a peer-to-peer filesharing
application.

Description :

DC++ is installed on the remote host. DC++ is an open-source client
for the Direct Connect peer-to-peer file-sharing protocol and may not
be suitable for use in a business environment.

See also :

http://dcplusplus.sourceforge.net/

Solution :

Make sure use of this program is in accordance with your corporate
security policy.

Network Security Threat Level:

None

Networks Security ID:

Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2005-2006 Tenable Network Security

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