(PVS) Signatures - Tenable Network Security

Generic Shell Detection (AIX Telnet)
PVS ID: 1940 FAMILY: Generic RISK: LOW NESSUS ID:Not Available
Description: Synopsis :\n\nThe remote host is running an inherently insecure protocol or
application.\n\nAn AIX shell server ( %L ) 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)
PVS ID: 1941 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 (MESA Telnet)
PVS ID: 1942 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 (Cisco Catalyst)
Passive Vulnerability Scanner (PVS) Signatures
PVS ID: 1943 FAMILY: Generic RISK: LOW NESSUS ID:Not Available
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