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Vulnerability Assessment Details

SSH1 SSH Daemon Logging Failure

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Checks for the remote SSH version

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

Summary :

The remote SSH server does not properly log repeated logins attempts

Description :

The remote host is running SSH Communications Security SSH 1.2.30 or older.

The remote version of this software does not log repeated login attempts,
which could permit remote attackers to compromise accounts without detection
via a brute force attack.

Solution :

Upgrade the remote SSH server to the newest version available from SSH.com

Network Security Threat Level:

Low / CVSS Base Score : 1
(AV:R/AC:H/Au:R/C:P/A:N/I:N/B:N)

Networks Security ID: 2345

Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2003 Xue Yong Zhi

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