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| GEN:SID | 1:1370 |
| Message | WEB-ATTACKS /etc/inetd.conf access |
| Summary | Attempted inetd configuration access via web |
| Impact | Attempt to gain information on system processes on webserver |
| Detailed Information | This is an attempt to gain intelligence on the processes being run on a webserver. The inetd configuration lists the daemons executed at boot time on a UNIX or Linux based system. The attacker could possibly gain information needed for other attacks on the host. |
| Affected Systems | |
| Attack Scenarios | The attacker can make a standard HTTP request that contains '/etc/inetd.conf'in the URI. |
| Ease of Attack | Simple HTTP request. |
| Corrective Action | Webservers should not be allowed to view or execute files and binaries outside of it's designated web root or cgi-bin. This file may also be requested on a command line should the attacker gain access to the machine. Making the file read only by the superuser on the system will disallow viewing of the file by other users. |
| Additional References |
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DID:865794
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