Sharepoint.Blog.Posting

CategoryEnterprise Applications(business)
Last Updated DateJan 13, 2010
ImpactNetwork bandwidth consumption
DescriptionThis indicates an attempt to access Microsoft Sharepoint from within the network. It does not indicate any exploit.

Microsoft Sharepoint is a browser-based collaboration and a document-management platform.
RiskMedium
PopularityHigh
Characteristic
Loss of productivity?   Have disclosed vulnerability?   Can bypass firewall policy?   Contain built-in function for other purposes?   Can communicate in clear text or via proxy?   Can support file transfer?   Can be misused?   Can tunnel other apps?   
VendorMicrosoft
Affected ApplicationsN/A
Recommended ActionsThe signature can be set to "BLOCK" if this type of traffic is against the network usage policy.