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SMTP Server Detection

This script is Copyright (C) 2005-2010 Tenable Network Security, Inc.

FamilyService detection
Nessus Plugin ID10263 (smtpserver_detect.nasl)
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Description:
Synopsis :

An SMTP server is listening on the remote port.

Description :

The remote host is running a mail (SMTP) server on this port.

Since SMTP servers are the targets of spammers, it is recommended you
disable it if you do not use it.

Solution :

Disable this service if you do not use it, or filter incoming traffic
to this port.

Risk factor :

None
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