Rule:

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Sid:
12436

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Summary:
This event is generated when network traffic that indicates a Youtube video player file request has been made.

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Impact:
Possible policy violation. The use of Youtube may be prohibited by corporate policy in some network environments. 

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Detailed Information:
This event indicates that the Youtube is being used on the protected network.

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Affected Systems:
All systems using Youtube

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Attack Scenarios:
This is a possible policy violation, it may be that Youtube is being viewed on the protected network

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Ease of Attack:
Simple.

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False Positives:
None known.

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False Negatives:
None known.

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Corrective Action:
Disallow the use of Youtube on the protected network and enforce or implement an organization wide policy on the use of Youtube

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Contributors:
Sourcefire Vulnerability Research Team


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