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Checkpoint SecureRemote detection

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Determine if a remote host is running CheckPoint's SecureRemote

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

The remote host seems to be a Checkpoint FW-1 running SecureRemote.
Letting attackers know that you are running FW-1 may enable them to
focus their attack or will make them change their attack strategy.
You should not let this information leak out.
Furthermore, a possible hacker can perform a denial of service attack on the
machine.

Solution:
Restrict access to this port from untrusted networks.

Network Security Threat Level: Low

For More Information:
http://www.securiteam.com/securitynews/CheckPoint_FW1_SecureRemote_DoS.html

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Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2001 SecuriTeam

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