SHELLCODE: Linux/x86 Shadow File World Read/Write Enable

This signature detects shellcode designed to modify permissions on the etc/shadow file that stores sensitive password hashes on most Linux systems. Attempts to execute such shellcode could be part of an ongoing malicious attack.

Short Name
SHELLCODE:LINUX:CHMOD-SHADOW
Severity
Critical
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
SHELLCODE
Keywords
Enable File Linux/x86 Read/Write Shadow World
Release Date
01/16/2013
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
Port
TCP/0-79,81-442,444-3127,3129-7999,8001-8079,8081-65535
False Positive
Unknown

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