Signature Detail
Short Name |
FTP:DIRECTORY:TILDE-ROOT |
|---|---|
Severity |
High |
Recommended |
No |
Recommended Action |
Drop |
Category |
FTP |
Keywords |
~root Directory |
Release Date |
2003/04/22 |
Update Number |
1213 |
Supported Platforms |
di-5.3+, idp-4.0+, isg-3.0+, j-series-9.5+, mx-9.4+, srx-9.2+, srx-branch-9.4+, vsrx-12.1+ |
FTP: ~root Directory
This signature detects attempts to exploit a vulnerability in FTP daemon. Attackers can send the command cwd ~root to the FTP server to gain root access.
Extended Description
A vulnerability in older versions of FTP daemons allow an attacker to gain root access to a server.
References
- CERT: CA-1988-01
- CVE: CVE-1999-0082
- URL: http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-1999-0082