GEN:SID | 1:1364 |
Message | WEB-ATTACKS lsof command attempt |
Summary | Attempted lsof command access via web
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Impact | Attempt to gain information on system processes on webserver
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Detailed Information | This is an attempt to gain intelligence on the processes being run on a webserver. The lsof command lists information about files that are open by the running processes. An open file may be a regular file, a directory, a block special file, a character special file, an executing text reference, a library, a stream or a network file (Internet socket, NFS file or Unix domain socket). The attacker could possibly gain information needed for other attacks on the system.
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Attack Scenarios | The attacker can make a standard HTTP request that contains 'lsof' in the URI.
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Ease of Attack | Simple HTTP request.
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Corrective Action | Webservers should not be allowed to view or execute files and binaries outside of it's designated web root or cgi-bin. This command may also be requested on a command line should the attacker gain access to the machine.
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Additional References | sid: 1329 man lsof
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