SHELLCODE x86 NOOP

 

Code: p546

Severity: Warning

 

Description: A series of NOP instructions for Intel's x86 architecure was detected.

Impact: As part of an attack on a remote service, an attacker may attempt to take advantage of insecure coding practices in hopes of executing arbitrary code. This procedure generally makes use of NOPs.

Corrective: Determine if this NOP was part of an attack or simply part of an innocent stream of data.