Signature Detail
Short Name |
SMTP:EXT:DOT-CPL |
|---|---|
Severity |
Medium |
Recommended |
No |
Category |
SMTP |
Keywords |
microsoft windows cpl |
Release Date |
2004/07/21 |
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+ |
SMTP: .CPL
This signature detects e-mail attachments with the extension ".cpl" sent through SMTP. This can indicate an incoming e-mail virus; CPLs (Control Panel eLements) are standard Microsoft Windows files that contain Windows Control Panel settings. Attackers can hide malicious executables within a CPL file, tricking users into executing the file and infecting the system.
Extended Description
The impact on the target system is dependent on the instructions contained in the malicious .cpl file.
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