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mod_gzip running

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
mod_gzip detection

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

The remote host is running mod_gzip whose status can be
obtained by requesting /mod_gzip_status.

If you do not use this module, disable it completely.

Solution : Change the directive 'mod_gzip_command_version' to something secret
Network Security Threat Level: Low

Networks Security ID:

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