Scan Attachments For Viruses
Mod Version: 1.00, by Jafo232
This modification is in the archives.
| vB Version: 3.5.8 | Rating:  (0 vote - 0 average) |
Installs: 9 |
| Released: 18 Nov 2005 | Last Update: Never | Downloads: 37 |
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This extension came about after some discussion of my previous extension:
Zip Attachments
That extension automatically zips files. Some users were concerned that this may allow a malicous user to upload a virus/trojan since the extension allows any file to be added to the archive. If you currently allow zip files to be uploaded, then the risk is already present with or without my zip extension.
I decided to write up this product that will scan all files uploaded (including archives) for viruses.
REQUIREMENTS:
Linux/Unix Server. Although it may be possible to run this on a Windows server, I have not tested it, and am unsure if it will work on that enviroment.
This extension REQUIRES that you install http://www.f-prot.com/ on your server. All you really need is the command line scanner for workstations. The install is simple and does not require any compilation (at least it did not for me). You download the archive to your server, and un-tar it to a directory that VB will have access to. This does NOT require root access as no system files are modified. F-Prot is free for personal use, but your requirements may require a purchase. Please read the F-Prot license agreement for more details.
Safe Mode must be off. PHP must have access to the system command.
INSTALLATION
Installation of the product is simple, just install the product file in the admincp and then go to VBulletin Options -> Virus Scanning. Enter the COMPLETE path to F-Prot. For example:
/home/yoursite.com/www/somefolder/f-prot/f-prot
Please note, the name f-prot must be at the end of the path. This is the FILE NAME not the directory name.
You can test to see if it working by creating an eicar file:
http://www.eicar.org/anti_virus_test_file.htm
And try attaching it to a thread. Note, if you create a txt file, it will recognize it unless it is in an archive. The scanner understands that as a text file it is not a threat. Rename it to a .exe file if you want to test the archive scanning abilities.
The product will scan files inside of .zip, .cab, .tar, .gz, .izh and .arj files.
IF you are going to use this in conjuction with my zip extension, uninstall the zip plugin first, install this product, then re-install the zip plugin, this way the virus scan will happen before the attachments are archived.
I will support this as I can. Before you post any requests for help, please check your phpinfo (see maintenence in admincp) and make sure safe mode is off before posting here. If safemode is on, there really is not much I can do for you.
Please Click INSTALL!
Zip Attachments
That extension automatically zips files. Some users were concerned that this may allow a malicous user to upload a virus/trojan since the extension allows any file to be added to the archive. If you currently allow zip files to be uploaded, then the risk is already present with or without my zip extension.
I decided to write up this product that will scan all files uploaded (including archives) for viruses.
REQUIREMENTS:
Linux/Unix Server. Although it may be possible to run this on a Windows server, I have not tested it, and am unsure if it will work on that enviroment.
This extension REQUIRES that you install http://www.f-prot.com/ on your server. All you really need is the command line scanner for workstations. The install is simple and does not require any compilation (at least it did not for me). You download the archive to your server, and un-tar it to a directory that VB will have access to. This does NOT require root access as no system files are modified. F-Prot is free for personal use, but your requirements may require a purchase. Please read the F-Prot license agreement for more details.
Safe Mode must be off. PHP must have access to the system command.
INSTALLATION
Installation of the product is simple, just install the product file in the admincp and then go to VBulletin Options -> Virus Scanning. Enter the COMPLETE path to F-Prot. For example:
/home/yoursite.com/www/somefolder/f-prot/f-prot
Please note, the name f-prot must be at the end of the path. This is the FILE NAME not the directory name.
You can test to see if it working by creating an eicar file:
http://www.eicar.org/anti_virus_test_file.htm
And try attaching it to a thread. Note, if you create a txt file, it will recognize it unless it is in an archive. The scanner understands that as a text file it is not a threat. Rename it to a .exe file if you want to test the archive scanning abilities.
The product will scan files inside of .zip, .cab, .tar, .gz, .izh and .arj files.
IF you are going to use this in conjuction with my zip extension, uninstall the zip plugin first, install this product, then re-install the zip plugin, this way the virus scan will happen before the attachments are archived.
I will support this as I can. Before you post any requests for help, please check your phpinfo (see maintenence in admincp) and make sure safe mode is off before posting here. If safemode is on, there really is not much I can do for you.
Please Click INSTALL!
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