GEN:SID 1:359
Message FTP satan scan
Summary This event is generated when an attempt is made to login anonymously
into an ftp server using a suspicious password (-satan)
Impact Possible unauthorized access. Information gathering.
Detailed Information Satan is an open-source security scanner,a predecessor to Saint, which
checks for common vulnerabilities. When it detects an open ftp server,
it tries to log in anonymously using the password '-satan'
Affected Systems Machines running anonymous ftp servers.
Attack Scenarios An attacker scans a range of IPs using the Satan Scanner, checking for
known vulnerabilities. If the scanner encounters a ftp server, it tries
to log in .
Ease of Attack Simple.
Corrective Action Disable anonymous FTP access.
Additional References Arachnids:
http://www.whitehats.com/info/IDS329
Rule References arachnids: 329