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Apache-SSL Client Certificate Forging Vulnerability

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Checks for version of Apache-SSL

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

The remote host is running a version of ApacheSSL which is older
than 1.3.29/1.53.

This version is vulnerable to a flaw which may permit a possible hacker to make
the remote server to forge a client certificate.

Solution : Upgrade to version ApacheSSL 1.3.29/1.53 or newer
See also : http://www.apache-ssl.org
Network Security Threat Level: High

Networks Security ID: 9590

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