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| GEN:SID | 1:642 |
| Message | SHELLCODE HP-UX NOOP |
| Summary | This event is generated when a buffer overflow attack is attempted against a target machine. |
| Impact | Serious. The attacker may be able to gain remote access to the system or have the ability to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of a system user. |
| Detailed Information | This rule tracks the bit combination which may occur in network packets aimed at overflowing HP-UX UNIX network services. The buffer overflow attack attempts to force the vulnerable application to execute attacker-controlled code in order to gain interactive access or run arbitrary commands on the vulnerable system. A specific string used during the overflow is application-dependent however, a platform-specific command or code may be present and is detected by this rule. |
| Affected Systems | |
| Attack Scenarios | An attacker launches an overflow exploit against a vulnerable FTP server and gains the ability to start a shell session, thus obtaining interactive access to the target. |
| Ease of Attack | Simple |
| Corrective Action | Check the target host for other signs of compromise. Look for other events concerning the target host. Apply vendor supplied patches and keep the operating system up to date. |
| Additional References | Arachnids: http://www.whitehats.com/info/IDS358 |
| Rule References | arachnids: 358 |
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DID:117842
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