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POP Password Changer Unauthorized Password Change Vulnerability

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Acertains if POP Password Changer is vulnerable to access control bypass.

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

The remote host is running POP Password Changer, a server to change
POP user's passwords.

According to the version number, the remote software is vulnerable
to an unauthorized access. A possible hacker, exploiting this flaw, will
be able to change user's password.

Solution : Ensure that you are running a patched or more recent version of this software.
Network Security Threat Level: High

Networks Security ID: 12240

Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2005 Tenable Network Security

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