ICQ Detection

info Nessus Plugin ID 11425

Synopsis

There is an instant messaging client installed on the remote Windows host.

Description

ICQ is installed on the remote host. ICQ is an instant messaging client for Windows that also includes some peer-to-peer file sharing features. As such, it may not be suitable for use in a business environment.

Solution

Remove this software if its use does not agree with your organization's security and/or acceptable use policies.

See Also

https://icq.com/windows/en

Plugin Details

Severity: Info

ID: 11425

File Name: icq_installed.nasl

Version: 1.26

Type: local

Agent: windows

Family: Windows

Published: 3/21/2003

Updated: 2/6/2023

Asset Inventory: true

Supported Sensors: Nessus Agent, Nessus

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/a:icq:icq

Required KB Items: SMB/Registry/Enumerated