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Regarding Nessus In windows
Hi

Thanks for info, and one more thing

I am using Windows XP , Intel pentium 2.8Ghz (Duel core) , 2 GB Ram


where lInux Machine is 2.6 Ghz (Duel Core), 256 Mb Ram, RedHat Linux 9.0


Please confirm the usage of Nessus on Windows , with out having Nessus Tcp
Scanner Option.

Both on linux & windows can be continued , need any updates please help me
on this issue



Regards
Srikanth



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> 3. plug-in for blank telnet password (Mandal, Rakesh)
> 4. RE: plug-in for blank telnet password (Mandal, Rakesh)
> 5. Plugin ID 11138 - Citrix published applications (Steve Templists)
> 6. Re: Plugin ID 11138 - Citrix published applications
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> 7. Re: plug-in for blank telnet password (YARICK)
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> Message: 1
> Date: Wed, 10 Sep 2008 08:32:10 -0400
> From: Ron Gula <rgula@tenablesecurity.com>
> Subject: Re: Regarding Nessus tool on Windows
> Cc: "nessus@list.nessus.org" <nessus@list.nessus.org>
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> Hi there,
>
> Are your Nessus installs for Windows and Linux both on the same type of
> hardware, or does your Linux scanner run in a VM?
>
> Also, since you mentioned your Linux client was older, I am curious
> if you are using an older version of Nessus (Nessus 2). If so, it is
> much slower than Nessus 3.
>
> Ron Gula
> Tenable Network Security
>
> Srikanth Rakuditi wrote:
> > Hi All,
> >
> > This is Srikanth, I was installed Nessus tool on Windows and Linux ,
> Linux one is bit older one (Nessus Client V1.02) & Windows having newer
> version (Nessus Client V3.2.1.1)
> >
> > I was Configured Same Configurations both in Linux & windows .
> >
> > Below Two Options are not available in windows
> >
> > In Options Tab
> > ---------------------
> > 1) Exclude top-level domain wildcard host
> >
> > in Advanced Tab
> > ------------------------
> > 2 ) "Nessus TCP Scanner" pull down menu is not existing.
> >
> >
> > issue 1 : If above two options are required , how to update the tool
> > ------------
> >
> > issue 2 :
> > ------------
> >
> > While I am running the Nessus tool on Linux it took more than 3 hrs
> time
> > Where in Windows it's taking only 20 to 25 min's
> >
> > Why it's taking less time in windows , what are the dependencies any
> extra plugins are required, any other dependencies on windows.
> > Where I Was using Windows XP, IE 7.0 Browser.
> >
> > Please help me on this ASAP.
> >
> > Regards
> > Srikanth
> >
> >
> >
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> Message: 2
> Date: Wed, 10 Sep 2008 14:43:37 +0200
> From: Michel Arboi <mikhail@nessus.org>
> Subject: Re: Regarding Nessus tool on Windows
> To: nessus@list.nessus.org
> Cc: Srikanth Rakuditi <srikanth.rakuditi@aricent.com>
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> On Tuesday 09 September 2008 14:52:40 Srikanth Rakuditi wrote:
> > 2 ) "Nessus TCP Scanner" pull down menu is not existing.
>
> This scanner does not exist on Windows. It would be very slow on Windows XP
> SP2.
>
>
> ------------------------------
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> Message: 3
> Date: Wed, 10 Sep 2008 08:49:33 -0400
> From: "Mandal, Rakesh" <rmandal@raytel.com>
> Subject: plug-in for blank telnet password
> To: <nessus@list.nessus.org>
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> Hi,
>
>
>
> I am Rakesh and we have installed Nessus 3 for scanning our network. Can
> anyone tell me which plug-in I need to select to scan for blank telnet,
> FTP, SQL, IIS, WEB server passwords...
>
>
>
> Please help me on this ASAP.
>
>
>
>
>
> Rakesh Mandal.
> Email: rmandal@raytel.com
>
>
>
> <mailto:rmandal@raytel.com>
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> Message: 4
> Date: Wed, 10 Sep 2008 10:36:56 -0400
> From: "Mandal, Rakesh" <rmandal@raytel.com>
> Subject: RE: plug-in for blank telnet password
> To: <yarickmirskiy@gmail.com>
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> That's not the way Nessus is design to work you have thousand of plug-in
> each for specific use. Any it's not advisable to select all the plug-in
> as it might kill some of your server by intense scanning ......
>
> So request you to let me know if you know specific plug-in for the blank
> telnet , FTP etc.... password.
>
>
>
> Rakesh Mandal.
> Email: rmandal@raytel.com
>
>
>
> <mailto:rmandal@raytel.com>
>
> _____
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> From: yarickmirskiy@gmail.com [mailto:yarickmirskiy@gmail.com] On Behalf
> Of YARICK
> Sent: Wednesday, September 10, 2008 10:30 AM
> To: Mandal, Rakesh
> Subject: Re: plug-in for blank telnet password
>
>
>
> i suggest to select all the plugins and nessus will only run applicable
> ones to the hosts detected.
>
>
>
> On Wed, Sep 10, 2008 at 8:49 AM, Mandal, Rakesh <rmandal@raytel.com>
> wrote:
>
> Hi,
>
>
>
> I am Rakesh and we have installed Nessus 3 for scanning our network. Can
> anyone tell me which plug-in I need to select to scan for blank telnet,
> FTP, SQL, IIS, WEB server passwords...
>
>
>
> Please help me on this ASAP.
>
>
>
>
>
> Rakesh Mandal.
> Email: rmandal@raytel.com
>
>
>
> <mailto:rmandal@raytel.com>
>
>
>
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> Date: Wed, 10 Sep 2008 11:05:07 -0400
> From: "Steve Templists" <stemplists@gmail.com>
> Subject: Plugin ID 11138 - Citrix published applications
> To: Nessus@list.nessus.org
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> Does anyone know how/if this vulnerability can be prevented? The plugin
> doesn't provide any recommendations and I don't have access to a Citrix
> server (this was found on a clients network) to develop any of my own.
> Also, the risk factor is a "Medium" but doesn't say the CVV2 style rating,
> would this still be a medium with the new rating system?
>
> BTW..The link for more information is no longer valid. The new link is:
> http://sh0dan.org/oldfiles/hackingcitrix.html
>
> I'd love to be able to provide my client with better information than what
> is provided above if anyone can help.
>
> Thanks.
> Steve
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> Date: Wed, 10 Sep 2008 11:20:43 -0400
> From: "George A. Theall" <theall@tenablesecurity.com>
> Subject: Re: Plugin ID 11138 - Citrix published applications
> To: nessus@list.nessus.org
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> On Sep 10, 2008, at 11:05 AM, Steve Templists wrote:
>
> > Does anyone know how/if this vulnerability can be prevented? The
> > plugin doesn't provide any recommendations and I don't have access
> > to a Citrix server (this was found on a clients network) to develop
> > any of my own.
>
> I don't off-hand, but notice that the hackingcitrix document includes
> a section entitled "Securing Citrix" with some tips.
>
> > Also, the risk factor is a "Medium" but doesn't say the CVV2 style
> > rating, would this still be a medium with the new rating system?
>
> Yes.
>
> > BTW..The link for more information is no longer valid. The new link
> > is: http://sh0dan.org/oldfiles/hackingcitrix.html
>
> Thanks. I'll update the plugin shortly with the new link, a CVSS
> score, and revise the description to agree with our more recent plugins.
>
> George
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> Message: 7
> Date: Wed, 10 Sep 2008 11:26:06 -0400
> From: YARICK <yarick@yarick.com>
> Subject: Re: plug-in for blank telnet password
> To: "Mandal, Rakesh" <rmandal@raytel.com>
> Cc: nessus@list.nessus.org
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>
> I am sorry, but it is my understanding that nessus scans a server without
> crashing it ( given you have SAFE CHECKS enabled ) and then determines
> which
> plugins are appropriate to run against the given host. For example AIX or
> CISCO plugins will not run against a microsoft based host.
>
> you are welcome to search for a specific plugin on www.nessus.org/plugins
> which is a very nice search facility for a given plugin by name in
> description, for example a word 'telnet'
>
> also, there is a facility to use NASL script language to write your own
> checks for specific things like you are talking about. please post them on
> this list once you do.
>
>
>
> On Wed, Sep 10, 2008 at 10:36 AM, Mandal, Rakesh <rmandal@raytel.com>
> wrote:
>
> > That's not the way Nessus is design to work you have thousand of plug-in
> > each for specific use. Any it's not advisable to select all the plug-in
> as
> > it might kill some of your server by intense scanning ??
> >
> > So request you to let me know if you know specific plug-in for the blank
> > telnet , FTP etc?. password.
> >
> >
> >
> > Rakesh Mandal.
> > Email: rmandal@raytel.com
> >
> >
> >
> > <rmandal@raytel.com>
> > ------------------------------
> >
> > *From:* yarickmirskiy@gmail.com [mailto:yarickmirskiy@gmail.com] *On
> > Behalf Of *YARICK
> > *Sent:* Wednesday, September 10, 2008 10:30 AM
> > *To:* Mandal, Rakesh
> > *Subject:* Re: plug-in for blank telnet password
> >
> >
> >
> > i suggest to select all the plugins and nessus will only run applicable
> > ones to the hosts detected.
> >
> > On Wed, Sep 10, 2008 at 8:49 AM, Mandal, Rakesh <rmandal@raytel.com>
> > wrote:
> >
> > Hi,
> >
> >
> >
> > I am Rakesh and we have installed Nessus 3 for scanning our network. Can
> > anyone tell me which plug-in I need to select to scan for blank telnet,
> FTP,
> > SQL, IIS, WEB server passwords?
> >
> >
> >
> > Please help me on this ASAP.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Rakesh Mandal.
> > Email: rmandal@raytel.com
> >
> >
> >
> > <rmandal@raytel.com>
> >
> >
> >
> >
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> >
> >
> >
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> > --Yarick Tsagoyko
> >
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> > contents is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in
> error,
> > please notify me by telephone or return email and delete it and any
> > attachments from your computer. Thank you.
> >
>
>
>
> --
> --Yarick Tsagoyko
>
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Re: Regarding Nessus In windows [ In reply to ]
srikanth rakuditi wrote:
> Hi
>
> Thanks for info, and one more thing
>
> I am using Windows XP , Intel pentium 2.8Ghz (Duel core) , 2 GB Ram
>
>
> where lInux Machine is 2.6 Ghz (Duel Core), 256 Mb Ram, RedHat Linux 9.0
>
>
> Please confirm the usage of Nessus on Windows , with out having Nessus Tcp
> Scanner Option.
>
> Both on linux & windows can be continued , need any updates please help me
> on this issue
>

For your Linux Nessus scanner, since it only has 256 MB of ram, you might
try reducing the number of plugins per host or simultaneous hosts to see
if that speeds up your scan. You may have many nessusd processes all running
and competing for resources. And of course, you could add a bit of ram to
that system to put it on par with the Windows XP box.

As for the port scanners, as Michel said, there are different port scanners
used for each OS, which is why you see slightly different port scan options
from each Nessus scanner.

Ron Gula
Tenable Network Security

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