| VID |
27328 |
| Severity |
20 |
| Port |
139,445 |
| Protocol |
TCP |
| Class |
P2P |
| Detailed Description |
The eDonkey2000 P2P program has been installed on the system.
eDonkey2000 is a peer-to-peer (P2P) file sharing program for Microsoft Windows operating system, which is used to share audio, video, and other media files. P2P Programs could cause overload to network generating a lot of traffics and disclose private information to outside in file exchange process. It's also used to spread a malicious codes, such as backdoor, worm, and so on..
* Note: This check requires an account with administrative privileges which can log into the host to scan. Absence of these condition will result in the check not being performed and a False Negative for all vulnerable hosts.
* Platforms Affected:
Microsoft Windows Any version |
| Recommendation |
If P2P file sharing is not allowed at your organization, uninstall the eDonkey2000 program. |
| Related URL |
(CVE) |
| Related URL |
(SecurityFocus) |
| Related URL |
10627 (ISS) |
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