Dell Remote Access Controller (DRAC) Server Detection

info Nessus Network Monitor Plugin ID 6952

Synopsis

The server is running a remote management interface

Description

The remote host has been identified as a Dell Remote Access Controller (DRAC). DRAC is used for out-of-band management of Dell hardware. Given this, it is possible to remotely administer the machine, even if the device is not powered on. DRAC 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: 6952

Family: Generic

Published: 6/24/2013

Updated: 6/1/2015