HTTP: URL Length Over 4096 Bytes

This protocol anomaly triggers when it detects an HTTP URL that exceeds 4096 bytes in length. While uncommon, this is not necessarily an indication of an attack.

References

BugTraq: 22791

CVE: CVE-2026-9256

Short Name
HTTP:AUDIT:LENGTH-OVER-4096
Severity
Major
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
None
Category
HTTP
Keywords
CVE-2002-0079 CVE-2007-0774 CVE-2026-9256 bid:22791
Release Date
01/16/2009
Supported Platforms

mx-19.3

vmx-19.3

vsrx-19.2

srx-19.3

srx-branch-19.3

vsrx3bsd-19.2

srx-19.4

vsrx3bsd-19.4

srx-branch-19.4

vsrx-19.4

vmx-19.4

mx-19.4

srxevo-25.4

vsrx-26.2

srx-26.2

srx-branch-26.2

vsrx3bsd-26.2

mx-12.3

srx-12.3

srx-branch-12.3

vsrx-12.3

Sigpack Version
3926
False Positive
Occasionally
CVSS Score

7.5

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