Signature Detail

FTP: Too Many Arguments in Request

This protocol anomaly triggers if it detects an FTP command with obsolete parameters. This incident can indicate malicious behavior aimed at your system.

Extended Description

This could indicate a software configuration error, or that a malicious attempt to perform an attack against the FTP service, such as a buffer overflow, is underway.

References

• URL: http://www.tcpipguide.com/free/t_FTPOverviewHistoryandStandards.htm