FINGER: NULL Byte Exploit
This signature detects attempts to exploit the FINGER service. Attackers can send null FINGER requests (unspecified user ID) to get a report of all FINGER users currently logged in.
Extended Description
Information that could assist in further attacks can be disclosed.
Short Name
FINGER:EXPLOIT:NULL-BYTE
Severity
Minor
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
None
Category
FINGER
Keywords
Byte Exploit NULL
Release Date
04/22/2003
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
3324
False Positive
Occasionally