GEN:SID | 1:2335 |
Message | FTP RMD / attempt |
Summary | This event is generated when an attempt is made to exploit a known vulnerability in AppleShare IP FTP Server.
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Impact | Denial of Service (DoS)
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Detailed Information | FTP is used to transfer files between hosts. This event is indicative of spurious activity in FTP traffic between hosts.
It is possible for a user to supply data to an FTP command, in this case RMD, and cause the service to become unavailble to other users.
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Affected Systems | Apple AppleShare IP 5.0, 5.0.1, 5.0.2, 5.0.3 Apple AppleShare IP 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.3.1
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Attack Scenarios | An attacker needs to login to the service and use the RMD command in a specific manner to cause the DoS.
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Ease of Attack | Simple. No exploit software required.
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Corrective Action | Apply the appropriate vendor supplied patches.
Upgrade to the latest non-affected version of the software.
Disallow access to FTP resources from hosts external to the protected network.
Use secure shell (ssh) to transfer files as a replacement for FTP.
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Additional References | |
Rule References | bugtraq: 9159
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