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FKey Remote Arbitrary File Disclosure

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
fkey file disclosure

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

The remote version of the finger daemon (possibly 'fkey') permits users
to read arbitrary files by supplying a file name shorter than 10 chars.

Solution : Disable this software
Network Security Threat Level: High

Networks Security ID: 12321

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