SCAN: NetCat Backdoor Command

This signature detects attempts to pass commands to start a NetCat process on a remote computer via HTTP. NetCat allows remote connections to a target host, creating a "back door" access channel.

Short Name
SCAN:MISC:HTTP:NETCAT-CMD
Severity
Warning
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
None
Category
SCAN
Keywords
Backdoor Command NetCat
Release Date
01/19/2012
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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