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Vulnerability Assessment Details

SMTP server on a strange port

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
An SMTP server is running on a non standard port

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment
This SMTP server is running on a non standard port.
This might be a backdoor set up by crackers to send spam
or even control your machine.

Solution: Check and clean your configuration
Network Security Threat Level: Medium

Networks Security ID:

Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2005 Michel Arboi

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