Intrusion PreventionMalicious.Shellcode.Detection
Description
This indicates the detection of malicious shellcode within the network.
Shellcode is a special type of code used in the exploitation of many vulnerabilities. It usually spawns a command shell from which attackers can control the compromised system.
Affected Products
Any vulnerable system.
Impact
System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.
Recommended Actions
This signature's action can be set to "Block" to protect against this threat.
Telemetry
Coverage
| IPS (Regular DB) | |
| IPS (Extended DB) |
Version Updates
| Date | Version | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-06-21 | 21.342 | Sig Added |
| 2022-05-09 | 20.311 | Sig Added |
| 2022-03-15 | 20.276 | Sig Added |
| 2021-11-23 | 18.201 | Sig Added |
| 2021-06-22 | 18.102 | Sig Added |
| 2021-06-15 | 18.098 | Sig Added |
| 2021-06-09 | 18.095 | Sig Added |
| 2021-06-08 | 18.094 | Sig Added |
| 2021-04-06 | 18.052 | Sig Added |
| 2020-10-14 | 16.943 | Sig Added |
| ID | 29247 |
| Created | Sep 20, 2011 |
| Updated | Apr 17, 2023 |
| Risk |
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| Default Action | drop |
| Active | |
| Affected OS | All |
| Affected App | Other |