Absolute Software Computrace LoJack for Laptops Detection

info Nessus Plugin ID 40468

Synopsis

The remote host is running the Computrace LoJack theft-recovery device.

Description

The remote host is running Computrace LoJack, a laptop theft-recovery device.

Note that a flaw has been discovered in this product that might allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the remote host. There is no patch for this vulnerability yet.

Solution

Make sure use of this software is in agreement with your organization's security and acceptable use policies.

See Also

https://www.zdnet.com/blog/security/?p=3828

Plugin Details

Severity: Info

ID: 40468

File Name: lojack_running.nasl

Version: 1.11

Type: local

Agent: windows

Family: Windows

Published: 8/3/2009

Updated: 2/1/2022

Asset Inventory: true

Supported Sensors: Nessus Agent, Nessus

Vulnerability Information

Required KB Items: SMB/Registry/Enumerated, SMB/login