Signature Detail

Short Name	RSH:USER:USER-ECHO
Severity	Medium
Recommended	No
Category	RSH
Keywords	RLOGIN
Release Date	2003/04/22
Update Number	1213
Supported Platforms	idp-4.0+, isg-3.0+, j-series-9.5+, mx-9.4+, srx-9.2+, srx-branch-9.4+, vsrx-12.1+

RSH: User "echo"

This signature detects attempts to RSH with the user name "echo." Attackers can gain root access.

Extended Description

The echo user and all other default accounts should be prevented from accessing rsh in order to reduce the chances of unauthorized login by IP spoofing.

References

URL: http://www.mkssoftware.com/docs/man1/rsh.1.asp

Signature Detail

Short Name

Severity

Recommended

Category

Keywords

Release Date

Update Number

Supported Platforms

RSH: User "echo"

Extended Description

References