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wsmp3d command execution

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Executes /bin/id

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

The remote host is using wsmp3d, a mp3 streaming web server.

There is a flaw in this server which permits anyone to execute arbitrary
commands and read arbitrary files with the rights this server is
running with.

Solution : None at this time.
Network Security Threat Level: High

Networks Security ID:

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