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xtux server detection

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Detect xtux server

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

The xtux server might be running on this port. If somebody connects to
it and sends it garbage data, it may loop and overload your CPU.

Solution: disable it, or at least firewall it

Network Security Threat Level: Medium

Networks Security ID: 4260

Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2002 Michel Arboi

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