HTTP: Unix File /etc/hosts.allow

This signature detects attempts to access the configuration file for hosts permitted to access the server. Attackers can examine this file to determine trust relationships and identify new targets.

Extended Description

A remote attacker could access a UNIX system and view confidential configuration information.

Short Name
HTTP:UNIX-FILE:ETC-HOSTS-ALLOW
Severity
Warning
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
None
Category
HTTP
Keywords
/etc/hosts.allow File Unix
Release Date
06/12/2003
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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