SMTP: .PIF
This signature detects e-mail attachments with the extension ".pif" sent through SMTP. This can indicate an incoming e-mail virus. PIFs (Program Information Files) are standard Microsoft Windows files that contain start up properties for DOS applications. Attackers can hide malicious executables within a PIF file, tricking users into executing the file and infecting the system.
Extended Description
The impact on the target system is dependent on the instructions contained in the malicious .pif file.
Short Name
SMTP:EXT:DOT-PIF
Severity
Minor
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
None
Category
SMTP
Keywords
.PIF
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
Unknown