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DoSable Oracle WebCache server

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Acertains via ver. the remote server can be disabled

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

There is a bug in the remote version of OracleWebCache
which permits any attacker to disable this service
remotely.

A possible hacker may use this flaw to prevent outsiders from
accessing your website.

Solution: Contact your vendor for the latest software release.

*** Note that Nessus solely relied on the version number of the remote
*** service to issue this warning

Network Security Threat Level: Medium

Networks Security ID: 3760, 3762

Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2001 Renaud Deraison

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