979.txt

snort入侵检测规则文件2.4 Snort是众所周知的网络入侵检测工具

Rule:

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Sid:
979

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Summary:
This event is generated when an attempt is made to exploit a cross-site scripting vulnerability associated with a file having a .htw extension.

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Impact:
Cross-site scripting.  This attack may allow the execution of arbitrary commands on a victim host that visits a vulnerable server.

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Detailed Information:
The Microsoft Indexing Service is vulnerable to a cross-site scripting exploit because of a failure to properly filter user input associated with files with a .htw extension.  This vulnerability is associated with Indexing Service component (CiWebHitsFile). This may allow an attacker to execute abitrary code on the victim host that visits the vulnerable server.

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Affected Systems:
Microsoft Indexing Services for Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 2000


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Attack Scenarios:
An attacker can inject malicious code in a vulernable server.  This may allow execution of arbitrary code on the victim host that visits the vulnerable server. 

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Ease of Attack:
Simple. 

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False Positives:
None Known.

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False Negatives:
None Known.

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Corrective Action:
Apply the patch discussed in the referenced Microsoft Bulletin.
 

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Contributors:
Original rule writer unknown
Modified by Brian Caswell <[e-mail]>
Sourcefire Research Team
Judy Novak <[e-mail]>

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Additional References:

Bugtraq
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1861

CVE
http://www.cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CAN-2000-0942

Microsoft
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms00-084.asp

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