Detections
Analytics

TeamViewer Detection

info Nessus Network Monitor Plugin ID 6451

Synopsis

The remote host is running TeamViewer, a remote control service.

Description

The remote host is running TeamViewer, an application for managing machines remotely. TeamViewer relies on the host computer (usually behind a firewall) initiating an outbound connection. Given this, TeamViewer can subvert firewall rules by allowing direct access to an internal machine from untrusted networks.

Solution

Ensure that this application is authorized for your network

See Also

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TeamViewer

Plugin Details

Severity: Info

ID: 6451

Family: Policy

Published: 4/17/2012

Updated: 6/1/2015

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/a:teamviewer:teamviewer