TROJAN: Telnet User "r00t"
This signature detects the password "r00t" 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
A remote attacker could take complete control of a system.
References
CVE: CVE-1999-0660
Short Name
TROJAN:TELNET:USER-R00T
Severity
Minor
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
None
Category
TROJAN
Keywords
"r00t" CVE-1999-0660 Telnet User
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
3375
False Positive
Unknown
CVSS Score
8.8