Short Name |
SMB:EXPLOIT:LINUX-TRANS2-OF |
---|---|
Severity |
High |
Recommended |
No |
Recommended Action |
Drop |
Category |
SMB |
Keywords |
Linux Kernel SMBFS trans2 Overflow |
Release Date |
2004/11/23 |
Update Number |
1213 |
Supported Platforms |
idp-4.0+, isg-3.1.134269+, j-series-9.5+, mx-9.4+, srx-9.2+, srx-branch-9.4+, vsrx-12.1+ |
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability in the Server Message Block File System (SMBFS) implemented in the Linux kernel. Kernels 2.4 and 2.6 are vulnerable. Successful attackers can gain root access on the target host.
The Linux kernel is reported prone to multiple remote vulnerabilities in the SMBFS network filesystem. These vulnerabilities may lead to the execution of attacker-supplied machine code, information disclosure of kernel memory, or crashes of the kernel, denying service to legitimate users. Versions of the kernel in both the 2.4 and the 2.6 series are reported prone to various issues.