P2P: WinMX Client Matchmaker Server DNS Lookup

This signature detects a WinMX client performing DNS lookups for matchmaking servers. WinMX is a peer-to-peer file sharing client that tests firewall rules and reverse-connectivity to determine the most effective way to share files. WinMX queries a matchmaking server to obtain Supernode lists, which enable the WinMX client to share files.

Short Name
P2P:WINMX:CLIENT-MATCHMAKE-DNS
Severity
Info
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
None
Category
P2P
Keywords
Client DNS Lookup Matchmaker Server WinMX
Release Date
09/11/2003
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
Rarely

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