TROJAN: NetMetropolitan 1.0 Client Request

This signature detects TCP packets sent from a remote port to local server port 5301. This can indicate an attacker is scanning the system for the Trojan Net Metropolitan v1.0. Net Metropolitan, a remote administration Trojan similar to Back Orifice, allows attackers to access data and gain control over some functions on remote Microsoft Windows systems.

Extended Description

Net Metropolitan is a backdoor Trojan that allows remote attackers to take control of an infected host.

Short Name
TROJAN:NETMTROPOL:CLI-REQ-5301
Severity
Major
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
TROJAN
Keywords
1.0 CVE-1999-0660 Client NetMetropolitan Request
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/5301
False Positive
Unknown
CVSS Score

8.8

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