FINGER: Binary Data in Request

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

Presence of binary data in a finger client query may indicate a buffer overflow or other attack is being attempted, and should be detected.

References

URL: http://www.faqs.org/rfcs/rfc1288.html

Short Name

FINGER:REQERR:REQ-BINARY-DATA

Severity

Warning

Recommended

False

Recommended Action

None

FINGER: Binary Data in Request

Extended Description

References

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