Signature Detail
Short Name |
SNMPTRAP:COMMUNITY:FORMAT-CHAR |
|---|---|
Severity |
Critical |
Recommended |
No |
Category |
SNMPTRAP |
Release Date |
2003/04/22 |
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+ |
SNMPTRAP: Community FORMAT Character
This protocol anomaly is an SNMP trap with a % character in the community string. This can cause some SNMP servers to behave incorrectly.
Extended Description
This signature detects an SNMP TRAP packet with a '%' character in the community string. Receiving such a packet may indicate that an attempt to attack a system is underway. Protocol anomalies of this type may also be the result of incorrectly configured, or badly implemented software.
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