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JRun's viewsource.jsp

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Acertains the presence of the jrun flaw

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

The CGI viewsource.jsp is installed.
This CGI permits a possible hacker to download any file
from the remote host, with the rights of
the web server.

Solution: Remove the JSP sample files or upgrade to JRUN 2.3.3 or higher.
Network Security Threat Level: High
See also : http://www.macromedia.com/devnet/security/security_zone/asb00-15.html

Networks Security ID: 1386

Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script was written by Renaud Deraison

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