Vulnerability Scanning Solutions, LLC.
Home
Our Process
Residential
Corporate
What We Scan For
Sample Report
Client List
Terms
Contact Us
What We Scan For
Family: Peer-To-Peer File Sharing --> Category: infos

Direct Connect hub detection Vulnerability Scan


Vulnerability Scan Summary
Direct Connect hub detection

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Test

Synopsis :

The remote host contains a peer-to-peer filesharing application.

Description :

A Direct Connect 'hub' (or server) is running on this port. Direct
Connect is a protocol used for peer-to-peer file-sharing as well as
chat, and a hub routes communications among peers. While any type of
file may be shared, Direct Connect hubs often handle movies, images,
music files, and games, which may not be suitable for use in a
business environment.

See also :

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Direct_connect_file-sharing_application

Solution :

Make sure use of this program is in accordance with your corporate
security policy.

Threat Level:

None

Click HERE for more information and discussions on this network vulnerability scan.

VSS, LLC.

P.O. Box 827051

Pembroke Pines, FL 33082-7051

Vulnerability Scanning Solutions, LLC.