DB: MySQL Excessive Benchmark Commands
This signature detects possible attempts at a denial of service (DoS) of a MySQL database. By sending a large number of BENCHMARK commands, an attacker could consume server resources, delaying or denying access to the database by legitimate users.
Short Name
DB:MYSQL:BENCHMARK-DOS
Severity
Minor
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
DB
Keywords
Benchmark Commands Excessive MySQL
Release Date
01/12/2012
Supported Platforms
srx-branch-12.3
srx-19.3
srx-branch-19.3
vsrx3bsd-19.2
srx-branch-19.4
vsrx-19.4
mx-12.3
mx-19.4
vmx-19.4
mx-19.3
vsrx3bsd-19.4
srx-19.4
vsrx-12.3
vmx-19.3
vsrx-19.2
srx-12.3
Sigpack Version
3375
False Positive
Unknown