WEB_MISC windmail.exe access

 

Code: p1313

Severity: Warning

 

Description: This event is generated when an attempt is made to access the executable file WindMail.exe using a web connection.

Impact: Remote attackers could subvert the WindMail mailer to read or execute arbitrary files on the web server

Corrective: Look at the packet to determine whether a request was made via an HTTP GET for the windmail.exe application. If so, determine whether the attacked web server had windmail.exe on it.