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Family: Remote file access --> Category: infos
The remote portmapper forwards NFS requests Vulnerability Scan
Vulnerability Scan Summary Checks for the portmapper proxying NFS
Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Test
The remote RPC portmapper forwards NFS requests made to it.
A possible hacker may use this flaw to make NFS mount requests which will appear
to come from localhost and therefore override the ACLs set up for NFS.
Solution : Upgrade your portmapper to a newer version
Threat Level: High
Click HERE for more information and discussions on this network vulnerability scan.
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