Re: Syntax error in NSM

[waldo kitty <wkitty42 () windstream net>]

On 5/10/2013 07:30, elmo second wrote:
> I understand there is an issue importing Snort rules into McAfee NSM.
>
> I am trying to import a rule to alert for FTP anonymous:
>
> alert tcp $EXTERNAL_NET any -> $HOME_NET 21 (msg:"POLICY-OTHER FTP anonymous
> login attempt"; flow:to_server,established; content:"USER"; fast_pattern:only;
> pcre:"/^USER\s+(anonymous|ftp)[^\w]*[\r\n]/smi"; metadata:ruleset community,
> service ftp; classtype:misc-activity; sid:553; rev:13; )
>
> I am receiving a syntax error.
> Any assistance appreciated.

what is the supposed "syntax" error? without that, all anyone can do is make 
WAGs... at best they might be eWAGs...

WAG == Wild Arsed Guess

eWAG == educated WAG


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