TELNET: Microsoft Windows Telnet Credential Reflection Vulnerability
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known authentication reflection vulnerability against Microsoft Telnet. A successful attack can lead to arbitrary code execution.
Extended Description
Microsoft Windows is prone to an authentication-bypass vulnerability in the Telnet protocol. An attacker can exploit this issue to gain unauthorized access to the affected computer with the privileges of the victim. Successful exploits may compromise the affected computer.
Affected Products
Microsoft windows_server_2008_for_itanium-based_systems
Short Name
TELNET:EXPLOIT:MS-CREDENTIAL
Severity
Major
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
TELNET
Keywords
CVE-2009-1930 Credential Microsoft Reflection Telnet Vulnerability Windows bid:35993
Release Date
12/21/2011
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
Vendors
Microsoft
CVSS Score
10.0