Detections
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Skype Stack Version Detection
info Nessus Plugin ID 21208
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Synopsis
It was possible to obtain the stack version and timestamp of the remote Skype node.Description
The remote host is running Skype, a peer-to-peer Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) application.By connecting to the remote port, it is possible to query the remote service to obtain the stack version and its timestamp.
Solution
If this service is not needed, disable it. Note that filtering this port will not be sufficient, since this software can establish outgoing connections.Plugin Details
Severity: Info
ID: 21208
File Name: skype_version.nbin
Version: 1.194
Type: remote
Family: Service detection
Published: 4/11/2006
Updated: 11/12/2024
Asset Inventory: true
Supported Sensors: Nessus
Vulnerability Information
CPE: cpe:/a:skype:skype
Required KB Items: Services/skype