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Polar HelpDesk Authentication ByPass

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Checks for PolarHelpDesk

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

The remote server is running Polars HelpDesk.

There is a flaw in the remote version of this software which may permit
a possible hacker to bypass the authentication mechanism of this software and
gain administrative access.

Solution : Upgrade to the latest version of this software
Network Security Threat Level: High

Networks Security ID: 10775

Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2004 Tenable Network Security

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