Generic Shell Detection (MV/9600)

info Nessus Network Monitor Plugin ID 1944

Synopsis

A shell server was noted on the host.

Description

A shell server was noted on the host. Typically, shells are used by remote users to manage operating systems. Shells which pass traffic in plaintext introduce a risk to confidentiality and privacy. In addition, many shells are used by malicious individuals as part of a Trojan program or remote buffer overflow exploit.

Solution

Ensure that the remote shell is secured against data leakage and that it is a valid, approved means of managing the remote machine.

Plugin Details

Severity: Info

ID: 1944

Family: Generic

Published: 8/20/2004

Updated: 6/1/2015