Megarac Server Detection

info Nessus Network Monitor Plugin ID 6956

Synopsis

The server is running a remote management interface

Description

Megarac is used for out-of-band management of computer hardware. Given this, it is possible to remotely administer the machine, even if the device is not powered on. Megarac gives the remote administrator full control over the hardware.

Solution

Ensure that access to this server is restricted to only trusted hosts/networks

Plugin Details

Severity: Info

ID: 6956

Family: Generic

Published: 7/30/2013

Updated: 6/1/2015