SHELLCODE: Metasploit x86/fnstenv_mov Encoder Routine Over HTTP-STC(1)

This signature detects Metasploit shell code being sent as part of an exploit payload, specifically the Windows Execution shell, using the variable-length fnstenv/mov dword XOR encoder (x86/fnstenv_mov). This is a strong indication of malicious activity on your network.

Short Name
SHELLCODE:X86:FNSTENV-80S-1
Severity
Critical
Recommended
True
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
SHELLCODE
Keywords
Encoder HTTP-STC(1) Metasploit Over Routine x86/fnstenv_mov
Release Date
08/17/2015
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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