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Short Name

FTP:PASSWORD:WH00T

Severity

Major

Recommended

No

Recommended Action

Drop

Category

FTP

Keywords

"wh00t" Password

Release Date

2003/04/22

Update Number

1213

Supported Platforms

idp-4.0+, isg-3.0+, j-series-9.5+, mx-11.4+, srx-12.1+, srx-branch-12.1+, vmx-17.4+, vsrx-12.1+, vsrx3bsd-18.2+

FTP: "wh00t" Password


This signature detects attempts to install the Rootkit hacker utility on a LINUX system. The default password is wh00t.

Extended Description

A Root Kit replaces original utility versions with malicious ones that may allow attackers to gain administrative access to a host machine, and hide their activities from legitimate users.

References

  • CVE: CVE-1999-0660
  • URL: http://www.cs.wright.edu/people/faculty/pmateti/Courses/499/Fortification/obrien.html

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