Signature Detail
Short Name |
TELNET:OVERFLOW:SUBOPTION |
|---|---|
Severity |
Critical |
Recommended |
No |
Category |
TELNET |
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+ |
TELNET: Sub-Option Buffer Overflow
This protocol anomaly triggers when it detects a TELNET sub-option/sub-negotiation with a length that exceeds the maximum allowed or configured. This can be a buffer overflow attempt.
Extended Description
Receiving such a message could indicate either a software misconfiguration or that an attack against an end system is being attempted.
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