Hydrogen Detection

The remote host seems to be running Hydrogen, a backdoor used by penetration testers to gather screen shots, download files or gain control of the remote host. Make sure that the use of this software on the remote host is done in accordance with your security policy. %NASLMINLEVEL 70300 C Tenable...

OpenFTPD SITE MSG FTP Command Format String

The remote host is running OpenFTPD - an FTP server designed to help file sharing aka 'warez'. Some versions of this server are vulnerable to a remote format string attack that could allow an authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code on the remote host. Note that Nessus did not actually...

Subversion Server Detection

The remote host is running the Subversion server. Subversion is a software product which is similar to CVS in that it manages file revisions and can be accessed across a network by multiple clients. %NASLMINLEVEL 70300 C Tenable Network Security, Inc. include'deprecatednasllevel.inc';...

Jordan's Windows Telnet Server Password Handling Remote Overflow

According to its banner, the version of Jordan's Windows Telnet Server running on the remote host has a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the login procedure. A remote attacker could exploit this to crash the service, or execute arbitrary code. C Tenable Network Security, Inc...

Buffer overflow in Microsoft Messenger Service

Overview There is a buffer overflow in the Microsoft Windows Messenger service that could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on most recent versions of Microsoft Windows. Description There is a buffer overflow vulnerability in the Microsoft Windows Messenger service. This could allow an...

UPnP TCP Helper Detection

The remote host is running Microsoft UPnP TCP helper. If the tested network is not a home network, you should disable this service. C Tenable Network Security, Inc. include"compat.inc"; ifdescription scriptid11765; scriptversion"1.19"; scriptcvsdate"Date: 2019/11/22"; scriptnameenglish:"UPnP TCP...

Gnutella Root Directory Misconfiguration

The remote host is running the Gnutella servent service. It seems that the root directory of the remote host is visible through this service. Confidential files might be exported. C Tenable Network Security, Inc. include"compat.inc"; ifdescription scriptid11716; scriptversion "1.13";...

Desktop Orbiter Server Detection

The remote host is running a Desktop Orbiter Satellite. This service could be used by an attacker to partially take control of the remote system, as it is not password protected. %NASLMINLEVEL 70300 C Tenable Network Security, Inc. include'deprecatednasllevel.inc'; include'compat.inc'; if...

Remote PC Access Server detection.

The remote host is running Remote PC Access Server. It is, therefore, affected by an information disclosure vulnerability due to the protocol transmitting username and passwords in cleartext. A man-in-the-middle attacker can exploit this to disclose the credentials and then take control of the...

Solaris in.lpd Crafted Job Request Arbitrary Remote Command Execution

The remote lpd daemon is vulnerable to an environment error that could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary commands on this host. Nessus uses this vulnerability to retrieve the password file of the remote host although any command could be executed. %NASLMINLEVEL 70300 C Tenable Network...

Discard Service Detection

The remote host is running a 'discard' service. This service typically sets up a listening socket and will ignore all the data which it receives. This service is unused these days, so it is advised that you disable it. This script was written by Vincent Renardias See the Nessus Scripts License fo...

Lotus iNotes vulnerable to buffer overflow via PresetFields s_ViewName field

Overview Lotus iNotes contains a buffer overflow that could permit a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service on a vulnerable server. Description Lotus iNotes Web Access is a web-based database application that provides "access to corporate messaging services and...

writesrv Service Detection

This service gives potential attackers information about who is connected and who isn't, easing social engineering attacks for example. C Tenable Network Security, Inc. include"compat.inc"; ifdescription scriptid11222; scriptversion "$Revision: 1.12 $"; scriptcvsdate"$Date: 2011/03/11 21:52:41 $"...

NEC SOCKS4 Module Username Handling Remote Overflow

The SOCKS4 service running on the remote host crashes when it receives a request with a long username. An attacker may be able to leverage this issue to disable the remote service or even execute arbitrary code on the affected host. C Tenable Network Security, Inc. References: Message-ID: Date:...

Kerberos administration daemon vulnerable to buffer overflow

Overview Multiple Kerberos distributions contain a remotely exploitable buffer overflow in the Kerberos administration daemon. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to gain root privileges on a vulnerable system. Description A remotely exploitable buffer overflow exists in the Kerber...

Radmin (Remote Administrator) Port 4899 Detection

Radmin Remote Administrator, a popular remote control software application for Windows, is running on this port. Make sure that a strong password is used, otherwise an attacker may brute-force it and control the machine. C Tenable Network Security, Inc. include"compat.inc"; ifdescription...

Common Desktop Environment (CDE) ToolTalk RPC database server (rpc.ttdbserverd) vulnerable to buffer overflow via _TT_CREATE_FILE()

Overview The Common Desktop Environment CDE ToolTalk RPC database server contains a buffer overflow condition that could let an attacker execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service on a vulnerable system. The ToolTalk RPC database server typically runs with root privileges. Description A...

RPC rusers Remote Information Disclosure

The rusersd RPC service is running. It provides an attacker interesting information such as how often the system is being used, the names of the users, and more. C Tenable Network Security, Inc. include"compat.inc"; if description scriptid11058; scriptversion"1.19"; scriptcvsdate"Date: 2018/08/13...

Common Desktop Environment (CDE) ToolTalk RPC database server (rpc.ttdbserverd) does not adequately validate file operations

Overview The Common Desktop Environment CDE ToolTalk RPC database server does not adequately validate file operations and follows symbolic links, allowing a local attacker to overwrite any file that is writeable by the server. The ToolTalk RPC database server typically runs with root privileges...

Microsoft SQLXML ISAPI filter vulnerable to buffer overflow via contenttype parameter

Overview A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the Microsoft SQLXML Internet Services Application Programming Interface ISAPI extension for Internet Information Server IIS. This vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary code with LocalSystem...