Pidgin Detection (Windows)

info Nessus Plugin ID 34205

Synopsis

There is an instant messaging client installed on the remote Windows host.

Description

Pidgin, an open source, multi-protocol instant messaging client, is installed on the remote host.

Solution

Make sure use of this program fits with your organization's security policy.

See Also

http://pidgin.im/

Plugin Details

Severity: Info

ID: 34205

File Name: pidgin_installed.nasl

Version: 1.17

Type: local

Agent: windows

Family: Windows

Published: 9/15/2008

Updated: 2/6/2023

Asset Inventory: true

Supported Sensors: Nessus Agent, Nessus

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/a:pidgin:pidgin

Required KB Items: SMB/Registry/Enumerated

Reference Information

IAVT: 0001-T-0702