Rusers

CategoryEnterprise Applications(business)
Last Updated DateJan 13, 2010
ImpactUnexpected network communication
DescriptionThis indicates an attempt to use the RPC service to get the list of remote machines that have logged in users. This information can be obtained by sending an RPC request.
RiskLow
PopularityMedium
Characteristic
Loss of productivity?   Have disclosed vulnerability?   Can bypass firewall policy?   Contain built-in function for other purposes?   Can communicate in clear text or via proxy?   Can support file transfer?   Can be misused?   Can tunnel other apps?   
Affected Applicationsrpc.rusersd
Recommended ActionsIf required, the signature can be set to "BLOCK" to block rpc.rusersd requests.
Reference/shttp://www.iss.net/security_center/advice/Services/SunRPC/rpc.rusersd/default.htm