SCAN: Unix Command /bin/csh

This signature detects the string "/bin/csh" sent in a URI. This is a strong indication that an attacker is attempting to gain access to the system.

Extended Description

Perl, sh, csh, or other shell interpreters are installed in the cgi-bin directory on a WWW site, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands.

References

CVE: CVE-1999-0509

Short Name
SCAN:MISC:HTTP:UNIX-BIN-CSH
Severity
Info
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
None
Category
SCAN
Keywords
/bin/csh CA-1996-11 CVE-1999-0509 Command Unix
Release Date
04/22/2003
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
CVSS Score

10.0

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