POP3: Too Many Boundaries

This protocol anomaly is a message with more boundaries than the defined maximum (sc_mime_multipart_depth).

Extended Description

The application that processes the packet may fail or cause an exception. The impact would depend on how the protocol is implemented, and could result in a buffer overflow, disclosure of confidential information, Denial of Service (DoS), or execution of arbitrary code.

Short Name
POP3:ERROR:TOO_MANY_BOUNDARIES
Severity
Warning
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
None
Category
POP3
Release Date
01/30/2004
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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