POP3: Double File Extension
This anomaly triggers when it detects an e-mail attachment that contains two file extensions. Attackers or viruses can send e-mail attachments that use two file extensions to disguise the actual file name and trick users into opening a malicious attachment.
Short Name
POP3:EXT:DOUBLE-EXTENSION
Severity
Major
Recommended
True
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
POP3
Keywords
Double Extension pop3 virus
Release Date
03/27/2007
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