DNS: OPT too long

This protocol anomaly is triggered when it detects an EDNS request/reply that has an OPT with length that points beyond the data end.This can indicate a buffer overflow attempt.

Short Name
DNS:OVERFLOW:OPT-OVERFLOW
Severity
Critical
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
None
Category
DNS
Release Date
12/07/2010
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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