TROJAN: Telnet User "backdoor"

This signature detects the password "backdoor" used to log in to a backdoor user account (previously installed on a UNIX host by a Trojan or worm) through Telnet to local server port 23. Attackers can remotely compromise the system.

Extended Description

If installed, this backdoor could enable an attacker to have complete administrative control over a target machine.

References

CVE: CVE-1999-0660

Short Name

TROJAN:TELNET:USER-BACKDOOR

Severity

Minor

Recommended

False

Recommended Action

None

TROJAN: Telnet User "backdoor"

Extended Description

References

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