Reputation of macOS Executables: Never seen process(es)

info Nessus Plugin ID 71264

Synopsis

Several processes on the remote host have not been seen in recent scans.

Description

One or more running processes on the remote macOS or Mac OS X host are not listed in a database of 'known good' software, and have never been seen in any recent (less than twelve months) scans.

Solution

Make sure that these processes are used in accordance to your organization's acceptable use and security policies.

Plugin Details

Severity: Info

ID: 71264

File Name: macosx_never_seen_process_before.nbin

Version: 1.53

Type: local

Family: Backdoors

Published: 12/9/2013

Updated: 5/20/2024

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Vulnerability Information

Required KB Items: macosx/relabs/unknown