VNC: Brute Force Login Attempt
This protocol anomaly detects multiple authentication failures within a short period of time between a unique pair of hosts. This could indicate someone repeatedly trying different username/passwords to gain access to the server. You can configure the default number of authentication failures in the Sensor Settings Rulebase of your Security Policy.
Extended Description
This is a protocol anomaly.
Short Name
VNC:ERR:BRUTE-FORCE
Severity
Major
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
None
Category
VNC
Release Date
01/27/2004
Supported Platforms
mx-19.3
vmx-19.3
vsrx-19.2
srx-19.3
srx-branch-19.3
vsrx3bsd-19.2
srx-19.4
vsrx3bsd-19.4
srx-branch-19.4
vsrx-19.4
vmx-19.4
mx-19.4
srxevo-25.4
vsrx-26.2
srx-26.2
srx-branch-26.2
vsrx3bsd-26.2
mx-12.3
srx-12.3
srx-branch-12.3
vsrx-12.3
Sigpack Version
3324
False Positive
Unknown