Software Download via APT

info Nessus Network Monitor Plugin ID 9519

Synopsis

The remote host downloaded a software package via APT.

Description

The Advanced Package Tool (APT) is a free software user interface that works with core libraries to handle the installation and removal of software on Debian-based Linux distributions. APT simplifies the process of managing software by automating the retrieval, configuration and installation of software packages, either from precompiled files or by compiling source code.

Solution

N/A

See Also

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

Plugin Details

Severity: Info

ID: 9519

Family: Generic

Published: 8/19/2016

Updated: 8/19/2016