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McAfee myCIO Directory Traversal

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
McAfee myCIO Directory Traversal

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment
The remote host runs McAfee's myCIO HTTP Server, which is vulnerable to Directory Traversal.
A security vulnerability in the product permits attackers to traverse outside the normal HTTP root path, and this exposes access to sensitive files.

Solution: Configure your firewall to block access to this port (TCP 6515). Use the Auto Update feature of McAfee's myCIO to get the latest version.

Network Security Threat Level: High

Networks Security ID: 3020

Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2001 SecuriTeam

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