Linux/Dirtycow.A!exploit

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Linux/Dirtycow.A!exploit is classified as an exploit.
An exploit is a malicious program that takes advantage of a software vulnerability that may enable a remote attacker to gain access to the targeted system.
The Fortinet Antivirus Analyst Team is constantly updating our descriptions. Please check the FortiGuard Encyclopedia regularly for updates.

recommended-action-logoRecommended Action

  • Make sure that your FortiGate/FortiClient system is using the latest AV database.
  • Quarantine/delete files that are detected and replace infected files with clean backup copies.

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Detection Availability

FortiClient
Extreme
FortiMail
Extreme
FortiSandbox
Extreme
FortiWeb
Extreme
Web Application Firewall
Extreme
FortiIsolator
Extreme
FortiDeceptor
Extreme
FortiEDR

Version Updates

Date Version Detail
2021-01-26 83.57800 Sig Updated
2020-11-06 81.64200 Sig Added
2020-09-08 80.22400 Sig Updated
2020-07-14 78.88000 Sig Updated
2020-07-07 78.71400 Sig Updated
2020-07-01 78.57100 Sig Updated
2019-07-23 70.19000 Sig Updated
2019-05-28 68.84900 Sig Updated
2019-05-07 68.34600 Sig Updated
2019-04-26 68.07400 Sig Updated