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Symantec pcAnywhere Default Accounts

critical Nessus Plugin ID 109061

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Synopsis

The remote host is running a service with known default credentials.

Description

The remote pcAnywhere service uses a known default set of credentials. This allows a remote attacker to bypass security controls and take control of the remote host.

Solution

Change the password or disable the pcAnywhere account.

See Also

http://www.nessus.org/u?abeaf5a7

Plugin Details

Severity: Critical

ID: 109061

File Name: pcanywhere_default_accounts.nbin

Version: 1.51

Type: remote

Family: Misc.

Published: 4/17/2018

Updated: 1/13/2025

Configuration: Enable thorough checks

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Vulnerability Information

Excluded KB Items: global_settings/supplied_logins_only