TROJAN BackConstruction FTP On

This signature detects the command string "ftp on" within a TCP packet sent to an FTP server installed on port 666. This can indicate that BackConstruction, a basic file server Trojan, is in use on the network. Attackers can use a previously installed FTP server to upload/download files.

Extended Description

BackConstruction is a Trojan that infects Windows operating systems. It allows an attacker to take control of the victim host.

Short Name
TROJAN:BACKCONSTR:FTP-ON
Severity
Major
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
TROJAN
Keywords
BackConstruction CVE-1999-0660 FTP On TROJAN
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
3324
Port
TCP/666
False Positive
Unknown
CVSS Score

8.8

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