FINGER: Line Buffer Overflow

This protocol anomaly triggers when it detects a FINGER line that is too long. This can be a buffer overflow attempt.

Extended Description

If a Finger query exceeding 255 characters in length is detected, this could indicate incorrectly configured software or that a buffer overflow attack against the finger service is underway.

Short Name
FINGER:OVERFLOW:LINE
Severity
Critical
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
None
Category
FINGER
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
3324
False Positive
Unknown

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