CHARGEN: Unexpected Client Request

This protocol anomaly is client-to-server data on a CHARGEN flow. CHARGEN allows only server-to-client communication. This can indicate data tunneling.

Extended Description

CHARGEN traffic in the client to server direction could represent data being tunneled over the CHARGEN port.

Short Name
CHARGEN:EXPLOIT:UNEXPECTED-REQ
Severity
Major
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
None
Category
CHARGEN
Release Date
08/27/2003
Supported Platforms

srx-branch-12.3

srx-19.3

srx-branch-19.3

vsrx3bsd-19.2

srx-branch-19.4

vsrx-19.4

mx-12.3

mx-19.4

vmx-19.4

mx-19.3

vsrx3bsd-19.4

srx-19.4

vsrx-12.3

vmx-19.3

vsrx-19.2

srx-12.3

Sigpack Version
3324
False Positive
Unknown

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