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MRTG mrtg.cgi File Disclosure

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
checks for mrtg.cgi

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

The mrtg.cgi script is part of the MRTG traffic
visualization application. A vulnerability exists
in this script which permits a possible hacker to view the
first line of any file on the system.

Solution: Block access to this CGI

Network Security Threat Level: High

Networks Security ID: 4017

Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2002 Digital Defense Inc.

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