FTP: ~root Directory
This signature detects attempts to exploit a vulnerability in FTP daemon. Attackers can send the command cwd ~root to the FTP server to gain root access.
Extended Description
A vulnerability in older versions of FTP daemons allow an attacker to gain root access to a server.
Short Name
FTP:DIRECTORY:TILDE-ROOT
Severity
Major
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
FTP
Keywords
CA-1988-01 CVE-1999-0082 Directory ~root
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
3375
False Positive
Unknown
CVSS Score
10.0