Signature Detail
Short Name |
DNS:EXPLOIT:REQUEST-SHORT-MSG |
|---|---|
Severity |
Medium |
Recommended |
No |
Recommended Action |
Drop Packet |
Category |
DNS |
Release Date |
2003/04/22 |
Update Number |
1213 |
Supported Platforms |
idp-4.0+, isg-3.0+, j-series-9.5+, mx-9.4+, srx-9.2+, srx-branch-9.4+, vsrx-12.1+ |
DNS: Message Ends Prematurely
This protocol anomaly is a DNS message that ended prematurely. This may indicate an exploit attempt.
Extended Description
Any DNS datagram that contains fewer than 18 bytes constitutes a protocol anomaly. This condition could indicate a network configuration error. It could also indicate an attack, such as an attempted buffer overflow attack against a DNS client or server.
References
- BugTraq: 2321
- CVE: CVE-2001-0012
- URL: http://www.netfor2.com/dns.htm
- URL: http://freesoft.org/CIE/Course/Section2/11.htm