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HTTP_X application to remote host attempt
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Code:
p655
Severity: Warning
Description: This event is generated when execution of a common X Window system command is attempted via HTTP.
Impact:
The attacker may be able to initiate an X session on the web server.
Corrective: Webservers should not be allowed to view or execute files and binaries outside of its designated web root or cgi-bin.
This command may also be requested on a command line should the attacker gain access to the machine.
Non-essential binaries should be removed from a webserver once it is in production.
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