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If through a vulnerability assessment, a network security issue is detected for the vulnerability below, applying the appropriate security patches in a timely matter is very important. If you have detected that your system has already been compromised, following CERT's Network Security recovery document will assist with recommended steps for system recovery. Home >> Browse Vulnerability Assessment Database >> Windows >> The messenger service is running Vulnerability Assessment Details
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The messenger service is running |
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Searches for the existence of the messenger service Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment The messenger service is running. This service permits NT users to send pop-ups messages to each others. This service can be abused by who can trick valid users into doing some actions that may harm their accounts or your network (social engineering attack) Solution : Disable this service. Network Security Threat Level: Low How to disable this service under NT 4 : - open the 'Services' control panel - select the 'messenger' service, and click 'Stop' - click on 'Startup...' and change to radio button of the field 'Startup Type' from 'Automatic' to 'Disabled' Under Windows 2000 : - open the 'Administration tools' control panel - open the 'Services' item in it - double click on the 'messenger' service - click on 'stop' - change the drop-down menu value from the field 'Startup Type' from 'Automatic' to 'Disabled' Networks Security ID: Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2000 Renaud Deraison |
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