HTTP: Multiple Client UTF-7 Content-Type Header

This signature detects HTTP Content-Type Headers containing the presence of UTF-7 data. A malicious Web site can construct UTF-7 data files in an attempt at subverting various detection mechanisms resulting in undetected exploitation of the victim's computer.

Short Name
HTTP:STC:HEADER-UTF7
Severity
Info
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
None
Category
HTTP
Keywords
Client Content-Type Header Multiple UTF-7
Release Date
09/22/2010
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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