IMAP: Reference Buffer Overflow
This protocol anomaly triggers when it detects an IMAP reference field that is too long. This can indicate a buffer overflow attempt.
Extended Description
An IMAP datagram that contains a reference string longer than 1,024 bytes constitutes a protocol anomaly. This condition could be the result of a network configuration error. It could also indicate that an attack against the IMAP client or server is being attempted.
References
Short Name
IMAP:OVERFLOW:REFERENCE
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