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Vulnerability Assessment Details

Desktop Orbiter Remote Reboot

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Reboots the remote host using Desktop Orbiter

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

The remote host is running a Desktop Orbiter Satellite

As this service is unpassworded, a possible hacker may connect to
it to reboot the remote host or take administrative control
over it.

Solution : Disable this service
Network Security Threat Level: High

Networks Security ID:

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