FINGER: Binary Data in Host

This signature detects binary client-to-server data on FINGER connections. Client-to-server flows of FINGER should not have binary data, and the presence of binary data can indicate a buffer overflow or tunneling attempt.

Extended Description

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could cause arbitrary code execution or a security policies violation.

Short Name
FINGER:REQERR:BIN-HOST
Severity
Minor
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
None
Category
FINGER
Keywords
Binary Data Host in
Release Date
08/09/2003
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
3375
False Positive
Unknown

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