IMAP: Flag Buffer Overflow

This protocol anomaly triggers when it detects an IMAP flag that is too long. This can indicate a buffer overflow attempt.

Extended Description

IMAP messages containing overly long flag values are protocol anomalies. Receiving such a message may indicate an attack attempt. The impact depends on how a vulnerable IMAP server handles such a malformed message.

Short Name
IMAP:OVERFLOW:FLAG
Severity
Major
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
None
Category
IMAP
Release Date
04/22/2003
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
3324
False Positive
Unknown

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