Signature Detail
Short Name |
SMTP:EXT:DOT-PIF |
|---|---|
Severity |
Medium |
Recommended |
No |
Category |
SMTP |
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+ |
SMTP: .PIF
This signature detects e-mail attachments with the extension ".pif" sent through SMTP. This can indicate an incoming e-mail virus. PIFs (Program Information Files) are standard Microsoft Windows files that contain start up properties for DOS applications. Attackers can hide malicious executables within a PIF 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 .pif file.
References