(PVS) Signatures - Tenable Network Security

individuals as part of a Trojan program or remote buffer overflow exploit.
Solution: Ensure that the remote shell is secured against data leakage and that it is a valid, approved
means of managing the remote machine.
CVE Not available
Generic Shell Detection (Linux Telnet)
PVS ID: 1927 FAMILY: Generic RISK: LOW NESSUS ID:Not Available
Description: Synopsis :\n\nThe remote host is running an inherently insecure protocol or
application.\n\nA Linux telnet shell server was noted on the host. Typically, shells are used
by remote users to manage operating systems. Shells that pass traffic in plaintext introduce
a risk to confidentiality and privacy. In addition, many shells are used by malicious
individuals as part of a Trojan program or remote buffer overflow exploit.
Solution: Ensure that the remote shell is secured against data leakage and that it is a valid, approved
means of managing the remote machine.
CVE Not available
Generic Shell Detection (HP-UX High Port)
PVS ID: 1928 FAMILY: Generic RISK: LOW NESSUS ID:Not Available
Description: Synopsis :\n\nThe remote host is running an inherently insecure protocol or
application.\n\nAn HP-UX shell server was noted on the host. Typically, shells are used by
remote users to manage operating systems. Shells that pass traffic in plaintext introduce a
risk to confidentiality and privacy. In addition, many shells are used by malicious
individuals as part of a Trojan program or remote buffer overflow exploit.
Solution: Ensure that the remote shell is secured against data leakage and that it is a valid, approved
means of managing the remote machine.
CVE Not available
Generic Shell Detection (Cisco Telnet)
Passive Vulnerability Scanner (PVS) Signatures
PVS ID: 1929 FAMILY: Generic RISK: LOW NESSUS ID:Not Available
Description: Synopsis :\n\nThe remote host is running an inherently insecure protocol or
application.\n\nA Cisco shell server was noted on the host. Typically, shells are used by
remote users to manage operating systems. Shells that pass traffic in plaintext introduce a
risk to confidentiality and privacy. In addition, many shells are used by malicious
individuals as part of a Trojan program or remote buffer overflow exploit.
Solution: Ensure that the remote shell is secured against data leakage and that it is a valid, approved
means of managing the remote machine.
Family Internet Services 491