FTP: Binary Data in Reply Control Connection

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

Short Name
FTP:AUDIT:REP-BINARY-DATA
Severity
Info
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
None
Category
FTP
Keywords
Binary Connection Control Data Reply in
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
3375
False Positive
Rarely

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