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Possible Compromise through a vulnerability in RPC

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Logs in as 'e'/'asd#321'

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

It was possible to log into the remote host with the login 'e' and
the password 'asd#321'.

A widely available exploit, using one of the vulnerabilities described
in the Microsoft Bulletin MS03-039 creates such an account. This probably
mean that the remote host has been compromised by the use of this exploit.

See also : http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms03-039.mspx
Solution : Re-install this host, as it has been compromised
Network Security Threat Level: Critical

Networks Security ID: 8459

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