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Sun's Java Web Server remote command execution

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Searches for the existence of /servlet/sunexamples.BBoardServlet

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment
The 'bboard' servlet is installed in
/servlet/sunexamples.BBoardServlet. This servlet has
a well documented security flaw that lets anyone execute arbitrary
commands with the rights of the http daemon (root or nobody).

Solution : remove it.

Network Security Threat Level: High

Networks Security ID: 1459

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