FTP: 'root' Password

This signature detects attempts to log in as root to a system via FTP.

Extended Description

An intruder could further compromise a host after obtaining the superuser's username and password.

Short Name
FTP:PASSWORD:ROOT
Severity
Minor
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
None
Category
FTP
Keywords
'root' Password
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

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