HTTP: Binary Data in Accept
This signature detects binary client-to-server data on an HTTP connection. HTTP connections should not permit binary data (except for file uploads that can be blocked).
Extended Description
The presence of binary data in an HTTP request may indicate an attempt to exploit a vulnerability in an HTTP server and launch an attack.
References
Short Name
HTTP:REQERR:BIN-DATA-ACCEPT
Severity
Warning
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
None
Category
HTTP
Keywords
Accept Binary Data in
Release Date
08/13/2003
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
Unknown