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Short Name

POP3:EXT:DOT-CMD

Severity

High

Recommended

No

Recommended Action

Drop

Category

POP3

Release Date

2003/12/23

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+

VIRUS: POP3 .CMD


This signature detects e-mail attachments with the extension ".cmd" sent through POP3. This can indicate an incoming e-mail virus. CMD files contain commands that when executed, can cause significant damage to a Windows system.

Extended Description

E-mail messages having attachments with .cmd extensions should be detected.

References

  • URL: http://www.novatone.net/mag/mailsec.htm
  • URL: http://www.slipstick.com/addins/utilities/attsecup.htm
  • URL: http://www.cknow.com/vtutor/FileExtensions.html

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