NetInfo Daemon Detection

info Nessus Plugin ID 11897

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Synopsis

A NetInfo daemon is listening on the remote port.

Description

A 'NetInfo' daemon is running on this port. NetInfo is in charge of maintaining databases (or 'maps') regarding the system. Such databases include the list of users, the password file, and more. If the remote host is not a NetInfo server, this service should not be reachable directly from the network.

Solution

Filter incoming traffic to this port

Plugin Details

Severity: Info

ID: 11897

File Name: netinfo_detect.nasl

Version: 1.29

Type: remote

Family: Service detection

Published: 10/19/2003

Updated: 4/11/2022

Configuration: Enable thorough checks (optional)

Asset Inventory: true

Supported Sensors: Nessus

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