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apcnisd detection

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Detects acpnisd

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

Summary :

apcnisd, a daemon to manager a APC batter backup unit, is listening
on the remote port.

Description :

apcnisd is listening on this port. This software is used to remotely
manage APC battery backup units. Access to this port should be restricted
to authorized hosts only, as a flaw or a lack of authentication in this
service may permit a possible hacker to turn off the devices plugged into the
remote APC.

Solution :

Filter incoming traffic to this port.

Network Security Threat Level:

None

Networks Security ID:

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