SCAN: Telnet Command "vi /etc/passwd"
This signature detects the TELNET command "vi /etc/passwd." Attackers can be attempting to use the vi text editor to edit the password file on the server.
Short Name
SCAN:MISC:TELNET:VI-ETC-PASSWD
Severity
Info
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
None
Category
SCAN
Keywords
"vi /etc/passwd" Command Telnet
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
3324
False Positive
Rarely