MODBUS: Read Slave Identification
This signature detects attempts to read the slave Identification of a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC). Attackers can use the information in the slave identification to plan future, more targeted attacks.
Extended Description
Remote attackers can exploit this functionality to gather sensitive information in preparation for other attacks.
Short Name
SCADA:MODBUS:SLAVE-ID
Severity
Warning
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
None
Category
SCADA
Keywords
Identification Read Slave
Release Date
02/17/2005
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