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Short Name

HTTP:EXPLOIT:BRUTE-FORCE

Severity

Major

Recommended

Yes

Category

HTTP

Keywords

http brute force

Release Date

2004/01/27

Update Number

1213

Supported Platforms

idp-4.0+, isg-3.0+, j-series-9.5+, mx-11.4+, srx-12.1+, srx-branch-12.1+, vmx-17.4+, vsrx-12.1+, vsrx3bsd-18.2+

HTTP: Brute Force Login Attempt


This protocol anomaly detects too many authentication failures (Web pages that require authentication) within a short period of time between a unique pair of hosts. You can configure the number of authorization failures (401/407 errors) in the Sensor Settings of your Security Policy.

Extended Description

This is a protocol anomaly.

References

  • URL: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brute_force_attack

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