FINGER: Unexpected Line
This protocol anomaly triggers when it detects more than one line going to a FINGER server. This can indicate a tunneling attempt over FINGER.
Extended Description
A multiple line Finger query constitutes a protocol anomaly. This could indicate a network configuration error, or that an attacker is attempting to tunnel into the server.
References
Short Name
FINGER:REQERR:UNEXP-LINE
Severity
Major
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
None
Category
FINGER
Release Date
08/27/2003
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