HTTP: Invalid Auth Character
This protocol anomaly detects an HTTP header with an authorization string that contains an invalid character. The authorization line is decoded using base64.
Extended Description
An authorization string containing an invalid character is a protocol anomaly and should be detected.
Short Name
HTTP:INVALID:INVLD-AUTH-CHAR
Severity
Major
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
None
Category
HTTP
Release Date
01/23/2004
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