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NetInfo daemon

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Searches for the existence of NetInfo

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

Summary :

A NetInfo daemon is listening on the remote port.

Description :

A 'NetInfo' daemon is running on this port. NetInfo is in charge of
maintaining databases (or 'maps') regarding the system. Such databases
include the list of users, the password file, and more. If the remote host
is not a NetInfo server, this service should not be reachable directly
from the network.

Solution :

Filter incoming traffic to this port

Network Security Threat Level:

None

Networks Security ID:

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