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Faxsurvey

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Checks if faxsurvey is vulnerable

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment
The 'faxsurvey' CGI permits a malicious user
to view any file on the target computer, as well as execute
arbitrary commands.

Solution : Upgrade to a newer version
Network Security Threat Level: High

Networks Security ID: 2056

Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 1999 Renaud Deraison

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