DDI RULE 1503
Possible Malformed Heartbeat SSL Response - Class 2
OVERVIEW
This is Trend Micro detection for TCP, SSL and HTTPS network protocol that manifests exploit activities and can be used for Intelligence Gathering.
The host exhibiting this type of network behavior is likely compromised by malware, or being used by a malicious insider to gain unauthorized access to other hosts in the network.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Attack Phase: Intelligence Gathering
Protocol: TCP,SSL,HTTPS
Risk Type: OTHERS
(Note: OTHERS can be network connections related to hacking attempts, exploits, connections done by grayware, or suspicious traffic.)
Threat Type: Exploit
Confidence Level: Medium
Severity: Medium
DDI Default Rule Status: Enable
APT Related: NO
CVE Exploit: CVE-2014-0160
SOLUTION
Immediate Action
- Change all passwords of the host and ensure the use of strong passwords.
- Strong passwords should contain upper case letters, lower case letters, digits, punctuation marks, and other symbols. Remove any unrecognizable files, software, or services.
- Update your Trend Micro products and pattern files to the latest version.
- Scan the host for possible malware detection and to clean any detected items.
Secondary Action
To prevent future exploits, ensure that the host and others visible to the external network have their browsers, plugins, and operating systems fully updated with the latest patches. Also, use virtual patching even if the needed patch is still not available for deployment.
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