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Vulnerability Assessment Details

mod_mylo overflow

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Checks for version of mod_mylo

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

The remote host is using the Apache mod_mylo module.

There is a buffer overflow in this module, up to version 0.2.2, which may
permit a possible hacker to gain a shell on this host.

*** Nessus solely relied on the banner of the remote host to issue this alert,
*** so it may be a false positive

Solution : Upgrade mod_mylo 0.2.2 or disable this module if you do not use it
Network Security Threat Level: High

Networks Security ID: 8287

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