Snort can't download Snort VRT Rules [solved]

bmeeks

How do I get the new version? The only package available to me is 2.9.6.0 pkg v3.0.13

I don't seem to be able to use 2.9.6.3 via the gui.

This tells me you are probably running an older version of pfSense (like 2.0.x something). Versions older than 2.1 are no longer supported as the underlying binary packages required for 2.0.x pfSense are no longer being built by the pfSense team.

If this is the case for you, then you need to upgrade to at least pfSense 2.1 or higher to use the latest Snort package.

Bill

thewellington

Yeah… except that I am running 2.1.4 :(

This seems to be affecting both Netgate appliances I have... APU2 and a 7541

Bill

bmeeks

@thewellington:

Yeah… except that I am running 2.1.4 :(

This seems to be affecting both Netgate appliances I have... APU2 and a 7541

Bill

OK, the fact you have Netgate devices gives me a possible clue. I believe (but I don't know for sure) they may have a separate updates infrastructure for Netgate devices to maintain compatibility with their hardware. If my guess is true, it may be their repository has not yet synchronized with the latest version. If you have a support contract, give them this info and see if they can help. If not, perhaps you can ping one of the pfSense developers who frequent this forum.

Bill

ypmict

Hi…
I am also facing this problem, I am using :
pfsense 2.0.1
snort 2.9.6.2 pkg v3.1.4 (using the free oinkcode)

the error log says :

Starting rules update... Time: 2014-11-10 10:33:28
Downloading Snort VRT rules md5 file snortrules-snapshot-2923.tar.gz.md5...
Snort VRT rules md5 download failed.
Server returned error code 422.
Server error message was:
Snort VRT rules will not be updated.

...anyone know what the problem is?
I also try to register different account for oinkcode.. but still shows error...
thanks

bmeeks

@ypmict:

Hi…
I am also facing this problem, I am using :
pfsense 2.0.1
snort 2.9.6.2 pkg v3.1.4 (using the free oinkcode)

the error log says :

Starting rules update... Time: 2014-11-10 10:33:28
Downloading Snort VRT rules md5 file snortrules-snapshot-2923.tar.gz.md5...
Snort VRT rules md5 download failed.
Server returned error code 422.
Server error message was:
Snort VRT rules will not be updated.

...anyone know what the problem is?
I also try to register different account for oinkcode.. but still shows error...
thanks

Snort is no longer supported on pfSense versions older than 2.1. You say you are running 2.0.1, so Snort is now broken and unsupported on that version. You should upgrade your pfSense to version 2.1.5.

Bill