LPR: CFile Banner Overflow

This protocol anomaly is an LPR control file with a sub command banner length that exceeds the user-defined maximum. A banner string is typically the filename of the print job. The default banner length is 32; you can change this setting in the Sensor Settings Rulebase>Protocol Thresholds and Configuration>LPR>Banner string length.

Extended Description

LPR control files with sub command banner lengths that exceed the user-defined maximum, or 99 octets, is a protocol anomaly that could indicate an attack. They could also be the result of a network configuration error.

Short Name
LPR:OVERFLOW:C-BANNER
Severity
Major
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
None
Category
LPR
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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