Signature Detail
Short Name |
POP3:EXT:DOT-HTA |
|---|---|
Severity |
Medium |
Recommended |
No |
Category |
POP3 |
Keywords |
.hta e-mail attachment |
Release Date |
2004/08/04 |
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+ |
POP3: .HTA
This signature detects e-mail attachments with the extension .hta received using POP3. This can indicate an incoming e-mail virus. HTA files are HTML application files that can be executed by a Web browser. Generally, HTA files are not sent through e-mail. As a general network security precaution, ensure that all users are aware of the dangers of sending and receiving binary files in e-mail attachments.
Extended Description
The impact on the target system is dependent on the instructions contained in the malicious .hta file.
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