SMTP: .WSH

This signature detects e-mail attachments with the extension .wsh sent through SMTP. This can indicate an incoming e-mail virus. .WSHs (Windows Script Host Settings File) contain configuration parameters. Attackers can create malicious configurations, tricking the user into executing the file and infecting the system.

Extended Description

Malware writers can set undesired system values.

Short Name
SMTP:EXT:DOT-WSH
Severity
Minor
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
None
Category
SMTP
Keywords
.WSH
Release Date
08/04/2004
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

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