| GEN:SID | 1:1530 |
| Message | FTP format string attempt |
| Summary | This event is generated when activity relating to spurious ftp traffic is detected on the network.
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| Impact | Varies from information gathering to a serious compromise of an ftp server.
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| Detailed Information | FTP is used to transfer files between hosts. This event is indicative of spurious activity in FTP traffic between hosts.
The event may be the result of a transfer of a known protected file or it could be an attempt to compromise the FTP server by overflowing a buffer in the FTP daemon or service.
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| Affected Systems | |
| Attack Scenarios | A user may transfer sensitive company information to an external party using FTP.
An attacker might utilize a vulnerability in an FTP daemon to gain access to a host, then upload a Trojan Horse program to gain control of that host.
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| Ease of Attack | Simple.
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| Corrective Action | Disallow access to FTP resources from hosts external to the protected network.
Use secure shell (ssh) to transfer files as a replacement for FTP.
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| Additional References | |
| Rule References | bugtraq: 1387
bugtraq: 2240
bugtraq: 726
cve: 1999-0997
cve: 2000-0573
nessus: 10452
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