SCAN: Telnet Command "cat >/etc/passwd"
This signature detects the TELNET command "/etc/passwd." Attackers can be attempting to create a new password file on the server.
Short Name
SCAN:MISC:TELNET:CAT-ETC-PASSWD
Severity
Info
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
None
Category
SCAN
Keywords
"cat >/etc/passwd" Command Telnet
Release Date
04/22/2003
Supported Platforms
mx-19.3
vmx-19.3
vsrx-19.2
srx-19.3
srx-branch-19.3
vsrx3bsd-19.2
srx-19.4
vsrx3bsd-19.4
srx-branch-19.4
vsrx-19.4
vmx-19.4
mx-19.4
srxevo-25.4
vsrx-26.2
srx-26.2
srx-branch-26.2
vsrx3bsd-26.2
mx-12.3
srx-12.3
srx-branch-12.3
vsrx-12.3
Sigpack Version
3324
False Positive
Rarely