| VID |
23060 |
| Severity |
20 |
| Port |
6699 |
| Protocol |
TCP |
| Class |
P2P |
| Detailed Description |
A WinMX Peer-to-Peer client has been detected as running on the system. This client is usually running a server to provide other clients with a connection point on TCP port 6699.
WinMx is freely available file sharing software for Microsoft Windows operating systems. It allows you to connect, download, and share files with MILLIONS of other users through the decentralized WinMX Peer Network.
* References:
http://www.winmx.com/
* Platforms Affected:
Microsoft Windows Any version
WinMX Any version |
| Recommendation |
If P2P file sharing is not allowed at your organization, uninstall the WinMX program. |
| Related URL |
(CVE) |
| Related URL |
(SecurityFocus) |
| Related URL |
13368 (ISS) |
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