(PVS) Signatures - Tenable Network Security

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 (AXIS Telnet)
PVS ID: 1937 FAMILY: Generic RISK: LOW NESSUS ID:Not Available
Description: Synopsis :\n\nThe remote host is running an inherently insecure protocol or
application.\n\nA 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 (SCO Telnet)
PVS ID: 1938 FAMILY: Generic RISK: LOW NESSUS ID:Not Available
Description: Synopsis :\n\nThe remote host is running an inherently insecure protocol or
application.\n\nA SCO 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 (Informix UniVerse Telnet)
PVS ID: 1939 FAMILY: Generic RISK: LOW NESSUS ID:Not Available
Description: Synopsis :\n\nThe remote host is running an inherently insecure protocol or
application.\n\nAn Informix shell server was noted on the host. Typically, shells are used
by remote users to manage operating systems. Shells which 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
Passive Vulnerability Scanner (PVS) Signatures
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