Virus_OpenSSL Worm traffic

 

Code: p524

Severity: Warning

 

Description: This event is generated when a web server infected by the slapper worm attempts to infect a web server running OpenSSL.

Impact: Attempted remote access. The slapper worm attempts to exploit a buffer overflow vulnerability associated with vulnerable versions of OpenSSL, permitting the execution of arbitrary code on the vulnerable server.

Corrective: Apply the appropriate patch or upgrade to the most current version of OpenSSL.