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When performing a network security scan, a vulnerability issue may be reported on the Windows registry key System\CurrentControlSet\Services\KiwiSysLogServer\SendData key, which is in the Network access: Remotely accessible registry paths and sub-paths policy object

First published date

10/29/2018 4:33 PM

Last published date

10/29/2018 4:33 PM

Overview

This article details an issue that occurs when performing a network security scan, during which a vulnerability issue may be reported on the Windows registry key:
System\CurrentControlSet\Services\KiwiSysLogServer\SendData

This key is located in the Network access: Remotely accessible registry paths and sub-paths policy object, found by going to Administrative Tools > Local Security Settings > Local Policies > Security Options.

Note: On the Windows XP operating system, this security setting is called Network access: Remotely accessible registry paths.

Product section

Kiwi Syslog Server

Resolution

The SendData key is required for successful communication between the service host and Kiwi Syslog and cannot be deleted. If the SendData key is deleted, it will be recreated by the service host the next time the service host and Syslog interact.

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