FTP: Sitestring Too Long
This protocol anomaly is an argument in the FTP SITE command that exceeds the length threshold. This can be an attempt to overflow the server. Default value: 512. You can set the FTP site string length threshold to a higher or lower value. In IDP Manager: Select a security policy from Security Policies, then select the Sensor Settings tab. Select Protocol Thresholds and Configuration > FTP. In Netscreen-Security Manager: In the device navigation tree select Security > IDP SM Settings, then select the Protocol Thresholds and Configuration tab. Under FTP, click the Show button. Set the Maximum Sitestring length to the new value and click OK.
Extended Description
Such conditions could indicate a configuration or implementation error, or it could indicate that an attack against FTP servers or clients is underway.
Short Name
FTP:OVERFLOW:SITESTRING-2-LONG
Severity
Major
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
None
Category
FTP
Keywords
CVE-2010-4221 ftp
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
3388
False Positive
Frequently