FSP daemon running

Risk Level: Low risk vulnerability  Low

Check or Attack Name: Fsp

Platforms: Any, Solaris: 2.5.1
Description:

A File Service Protocol (FSP) server has been detected as running. FSP is an alternative to FTP that transfers files using UDP. The majority of FSP activity is illegitimate. You should investigate this machine for possible software piracy or intrusion.

Remedy:

Investigate FSP server and determine if its presence is legitimate. Remove the FSP server if it is not needed.

References:

Andy Doherty <A.J.Doherty@reading.ac.uk>, File Service Protocol (FSP) Frequently Asked Questions, http://mclachlan.rdg.ac.uk/misc/fsp/faq/faq.htm

Andy Doherty <A.J.Doherty@reading.ac.uk>, File Service Protocol (FSP) Frequently Asked Questions, http://itu.rdg.ac.uk/misc/fsp/faq/faq.htm


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