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Telnet Port 23 issue
I ran a security scan on my PC thanks to Symantecs Online
Security Check; It informs me that Telnet Port 23 is wide open and vulnerable. I have disabled Telnet from CPLADMIN TOOLSSERVICES, I have also enabled the built in firewall in WinXP Pro 2600 SP1 and made sure that the advanced settings define that Telnet is not allowed and additionally I have set up an advanced rule in Sygate Personal Firewall 5 stating that ALL traffic to and from TCP Port 23 be blocked using all network connections; apparently despite all this Symantec reckon that they can get through & the port is open! What's going on? Am I missing something or is Symantec inaccurate? Any help, advice or ideas are appreciated. |
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Telnet Port 23 issue
Try http://scan.sygatetech.com/ for a second opinion. Something does not sound right.
XP firewall should block access to it even if it is enabled without any special configuration. Run netstat -ano on your computer. Does it show port 23 tcp listening or connected?? --- Steve "Marsh" wrote in message ... I ran a security scan on my PC thanks to Symantecs Online Security Check; It informs me that Telnet Port 23 is wide open and vulnerable. I have disabled Telnet from CPLADMIN TOOLSSERVICES, I have also enabled the built in firewall in WinXP Pro 2600 SP1 and made sure that the advanced settings define that Telnet is not allowed and additionally I have set up an advanced rule in Sygate Personal Firewall 5 stating that ALL traffic to and from TCP Port 23 be blocked using all network connections; apparently despite all this Symantec reckon that they can get through & the port is open! What's going on? Am I missing something or is Symantec inaccurate? Any help, advice or ideas are appreciated. |
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