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HTTP Server type and version

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
HTTP Server type and version

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment
This detects the HTTP Server's type and version.

Solution: Configure your server to use an alternate name like
'Wintendo httpD w/Dotmatrix display'
Be sure to remove common logos like apache_pb.gif.
With Apache, you can set the directive 'ServerTokens Prod' to limit
the information emanating from the server in its response headers.

Network Security Threat Level: None

Networks Security ID:

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