IMAP: TAG Buffer Overflow
This protocol anomaly triggers on an IMAP tag field that is too long. This can indicate a buffer overflow attempt.
Extended Description
This signature detects a malformed IMAP command having a tag that is too long. Receiving such a message may indicate an attack attempt. The impact of such a message depends on how a vulnerable IMAP server handles it.
References
Short Name
IMAP:OVERFLOW:TAG
Severity
Major
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
IMAP
Release Date
08/27/2003
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
Frequently