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GEN:SID | 1:359 |
Message | FTP satan scan |
Summary | This event is generated when an attempt is made to login anonymously into an ftp server using a suspicious password (-satan) |
Impact | Possible unauthorized access. Information gathering. |
Detailed Information | Satan is an open-source security scanner,a predecessor to Saint, which checks for common vulnerabilities. When it detects an open ftp server, it tries to log in anonymously using the password '-satan' |
Affected Systems | Machines running anonymous ftp servers. |
Attack Scenarios | An attacker scans a range of IPs using the Satan Scanner, checking for known vulnerabilities. If the scanner encounters a ftp server, it tries to log in . |
Ease of Attack | Simple. |
Corrective Action | Disable anonymous FTP access. |
Additional References | Arachnids: http://www.whitehats.com/info/IDS329 |
Rule References | arachnids: 329 |
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DID:225995
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