| GEN:SID | 1:717 |
| Message | TELNET not on console |
| Summary | This event is generated when a failed remote telnet connection occurs using the root account.
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| Impact | Failed root access. This event indicates that an attacker tried an failed to connect to a telnet server using the root account.
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| Detailed Information | Telnet servers can be configured to disallow connections using the root account. If root privileges are required, the root user must log on to the telnet server's console directly. A failed telnet connection using the root account will generate an error message.
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| Affected Systems | Telnet servers.
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| Attack Scenarios | An attacker may attempt to log on to a telnet server using the root account.
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| Ease of Attack | Simple
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| Corrective Action | Disable root logins using telnet.
Consider using Secure Shell instead of telnet.
Block inbound telnet access if it is not required.
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| Additional References | Arachnids: http://www.whitehats.com/info/IDS365
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| Rule References | arachnids: 365
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