Signature Detail
Short Name |
IMAP:OVERFLOW:COMMAND |
|---|---|
Severity |
High |
Recommended |
Yes |
Recommended Action |
Drop |
Category |
IMAP |
Release Date |
2003/04/22 |
Update Number |
1213 |
Supported Platforms |
di-5.3+, idp-4.0+, isg-3.0+, j-series-9.5+, mx-9.4+, srx-9.2+, srx-branch-9.4+, vsrx-12.1+ |
IMAP: Command Buffer Overflow
This protocol anomaly triggers when it detects an IMAP command that is too long. This can indicate a buffer overflow attempt.
Extended Description
Excessivly long IMAP commands are protocol anomalies. Receiving such a command may indicate an attack attempt. The impact depends on how a vulnerable IMAP server handles such a malformed message.
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