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Fortinet Fortigate console management detection

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Checks for Fortinet Fortigate management console

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

The remote host appears to be a Fortinet Fortigate Firewall.

Connections are permited to the web console management.

Letting attackers know that you are using this software will help them
to focus their attack or will make them change their strategy. In addition
to this, a possible hacker may set up a brute force attack against the remote
interface.

Solution : Filter incoming traffic to this port
Network Security Threat Level: None

Networks Security ID:

Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2005 David Maciejak

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