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Vulnerability Assessment Details

Obtain /etc/passwd using NetInfo

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Uses NetInfo to read /etc/passwd remotely

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

This script attempts to read the password file of the remote
host by using NetInfo.

Networks Security ID: 2953

Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2003-2007 Tenable Network Security

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