HTTP: Brute Force Login Attempt

This protocol anomaly detects too many authentication failures (Web pages that require authentication) within a short period of time between a unique pair of hosts. You can configure the number of authorization failures (401/407 errors) in the Sensor Settings of your Security Policy.

Extended Description

This is a protocol anomaly.

Short Name
HTTP:EXPLOIT:BRUTE-FORCE
Severity
Major
Recommended
True
Recommended Action
None
Category
HTTP
Keywords
brute force http
Release Date
01/27/2004
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
Unknown

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