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FileMakerPro Detection

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
connects to port 49727 and says 'hello'

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

The remote host is running a FileMakerPro server on this port.

There is a flaw in the design of the FileMakerPro server which
makes the database authentication occur on the client side.

A possible hacker may exploit this flaw to gain access to your databases
without knowing their password, only by connecting to this port
with a rogue client.

Solution : Do not store any sensitive data in your FileMakerPro database.
Network Security Threat Level: High

Networks Security ID: 7315

Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is (C) 2003 Renaud Deraison

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