Signature Detail
Short Name |
POP3:REQERR:REQ-MESSAGE-NUMBER |
|---|---|
Severity |
High |
Recommended |
No |
Category |
POP3 |
Release Date |
2003/08/27 |
Update Number |
1213 |
Supported Platforms |
di-5.3+, isg-3.0 - isg-3.1 |
POP3: Request Error High Message Number
This protocol anomaly triggers when it detects a POP3 message number that is unreasonably high. This can indicate a huge mailbox or an exploit attempt.
Extended Description
Receiving such a message may indicate an attack attempt, or the existence of an abnormally large mailbox. The impact of the flaw depends on how a vulnerable POP3 server handles such a malformed message.
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