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FlexCast Server Terminal Authentication Vulnerability

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Checks for terminal authentication vulnerability in FlexCast Server

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

Summary :

The remote host contains a multimedia streaming application that is
affected by an authentication vulnerability.

Description :

The remote host is running FlexCast, an audio/video streaming server.

According to its banner, the version installed on the remote host
suffers from a vulnerability in suppliers / terminal authentication.
While details are as-yet unavailable, it is likely the flaw is
remotely exploitable.

See also :

http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/apps/freshmeat/2005-05/0021.html

Solution :

Upgrade to FlexCast 2.0 or newer.

Network Security Threat Level:

Medium / CVSS Base Score : 5
(AV:R/AC:L/Au:NR/C:P/A:N/I:P/B:N)

Networks Security ID: 13858

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