FTP: /Bin Directory Writeable
This signature detects an attempt by a malicious attacker to upload files with the names of common binaries to the FTP server's /bin directory. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can result in the attacker being able to execute arbitrary code on the victim ftp server, including the reading of sensitive files outside of the ftp server's path.
Extended Description
An attacker could replace common system files with arbitrary code.
References
CVE: CVE-1999-0527
Short Name
FTP:EXPLOIT:FTPBIN-WRITEABLE
Severity
Minor
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
None
Category
FTP
Keywords
/Bin CVE-1999-0527 Directory Writeable
Release Date
04/24/2003
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