Signature Detail
Short Name |
POP3:OVERFLOW:LINE |
|---|---|
Severity |
High |
Recommended |
Yes |
Recommended Action |
Drop |
Category |
POP3 |
Release Date |
2003/08/27 |
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+ |
POP3: Buffer Overflow Line
This protocol anomaly triggers when it detects a text-line from a POP3 client to the server that is too long. This can indicate a buffer overflow attempt.
Extended Description
Receiving such a message may indicate an attack attempt. The impact of the flaw depends on how a vulnerable POP3 server handles such a malformed message.
References