DNS: TCP Message Too Long Buffer Overflow

This protocol anomaly triggers when it detects a DNS TCP-based request/reply that exceeds the maximum length specified in the message header. This can indicate a buffer overflow or an exploit attempt.

Extended Description

The presence of a DNS packet with an anomalous data length might indicate a buffer overflow attack being attempted.

Short Name
DNS:OVERFLOW:TOO-LONG-TCP-MSG
Severity
Major
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
None
Category
DNS
Keywords
CVE-2020-8620
Release Date
04/22/2003
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
3837
False Positive
Occasionally

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