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Passwordless Alcatel ADSL Modem

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Logs into the remote Alcatel ADSL modem

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

The remote Alcatel ADSL modem has no password set.

A possible hacker could telnet to this modem and reconfigure it to lock
you out. This could prevent you from using your Internet
connection.

Solution : Telnet to this modem and set a password
immediately.

Network Security Threat Level: High

Networks Security ID:

Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2000 Renaud Deraison

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