TFTP Attack - /etc/passwd File Obtained via TFTP

high Nessus Network Monitor Plugin ID 6212

Synopsis

A file which looks like an /etc/passwd file was downloaded from a TFTP server.

Description

A file which looks like an /etc/passwd file was downloaded from a TFTP server.

Solution

Disable the TFTP service as it does not provide sufficient authentication.

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 6212

Family: Generic

Published: 1/6/2012

Updated: 4/6/2018