CVS Server Detection

info Nessus Network Monitor Plugin ID 1898

Synopsis

The remote server is running the CVS daemon.

Description

The remote server is running the CVS daemon. The server is being used as a central file repository for maintenance of file or package version.

Solution

Ensure that the server is operating under the guidelines as set forth by corporate and security policies. Examine the possibility of securing the CVS session by using CVS over SSH.

Plugin Details

Severity: Info

ID: 1898

Family: Generic

Published: 8/20/2004

Updated: 6/1/2015