NNTP Server Detection

info Nessus Plugin ID 10159

Synopsis

An NNTP server is listening on the remote port

Description

The remote host is running a news server (NNTP). Make sure that hosting such a server is authorized by your company policy.

Solution

Disable this service if you do not use it.

Plugin Details

Severity: Info

ID: 10159

File Name: nntpserver_detect.nasl

Version: 1.24

Type: remote

Published: 10/12/1999

Updated: 11/22/2019

Asset Inventory: true

Supported Sensors: Nessus