Signature Detail
Short Name |
FTP:EXPLOIT:FTPBIN-WRITEABLE |
|---|---|
Severity |
Medium |
Recommended |
No |
Category |
FTP |
Keywords |
/Bin Directory Writeable |
Release Date |
2003/04/23 |
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: /Bin Directory Writeable
This signature detects an attempt by a malicious attacker to upload files with the names of common binaries to the FTP server's /bin directory. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can result in the attacker being able to execute arbitrary code on the victim ftp server, including the reading of sensitive files outside of the ftp server's path.
Extended Description
An attacker could replace common system files with arbitrary code.
References
- CVE: CVE-1999-0527