Rule:

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Sid:
16313

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Summary:
This event is generated when network traffic that indicates the download of executable content has occurred.

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

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Detailed Information:
This event indicates that a download of executable content has occurred on the protected network.

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Affected Systems:
All systems

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Attack Scenarios:
This is a possible policy violation, it may be that downloading of executable content has occurred and software has been installated on a client host.

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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 downloading of executable content on the protected network and enforce or implement an organization wide policy on the use of executable content via downloads.

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Contributors:
Sourcefire Vulnerability Research Team


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