POP3: .HTA
This signature detects e-mail attachments with the extension .hta received using POP3. This can indicate an incoming e-mail virus. HTA files are HTML application files that can be executed by a Web browser. Generally, HTA files are not sent through e-mail. As a general network security precaution, ensure that all users are aware of the dangers of sending and receiving binary files in e-mail attachments.
Extended Description
The impact on the target system is dependent on the instructions contained in the malicious .hta file.
Short Name
POP3:EXT:DOT-HTA
Severity
Minor
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
None
Category
POP3
Keywords
.HTA
Release Date
08/04/2004
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
3375
False Positive
Unknown