Signature Detail
Short Name |
TROJAN:TELNET:USER-W00W00 |
|---|---|
Severity |
Medium |
Recommended |
No |
Category |
TROJAN |
Keywords |
w00w00 |
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+ |
TROJAN: Telnet User "w00w00"
This signature detects the password "w00w00" used to log in to a backdoor user account (previously installed on a UNIX host by a Trojan or worm) through Telnet to local server port 23. Attackers can remotely compromise the system.
Extended Description
Once infected, a computer will execute annoying or malicious actions such as automatically open Web browsers to various sites.
References
- CVE: CVE-1999-0660