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IPMI Server Detection (Protocol Check)
info Nessus Network Monitor Plugin ID 6951
Synopsis
The remote server utilizes the IPMI protocolDescription
The remote server is running an Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) server. IPMI protocol is used to directly manage hardware via the network. It is commonly referred to as an out-of-band protocol. That is, it can be used to manage devices, even if the device is powered off. IPMI is a very powerful administrative tool and should be limited to only trusted networks.Solution
Ensure that IPMI services can only be accessed by trusted hostsSee Also
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intelligent_Platform_Management_Interface