DNS Tunneling Client Detection (port 25 non-tcp)

info Nessus Network Monitor Plugin ID 4975

Synopsis

The remote client appears to be tunneling traffic over a DNS server.

Description

The remote client appears to be tunneling traffic over a DNS server. There are a number of DNS tunneling clients that allow internal hosts to bypass firewall and proxy inspection.

Solution

Manually inspect both traffic and client to ensure that such usage is in alignment with existing policies and guidelines.

Plugin Details

Severity: Info

ID: 4975

Family: Policy

Published: 3/27/2009

Updated: 6/1/2015