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

mx-19.3

vmx-19.3

vsrx-19.2

srx-19.3

srx-branch-19.3

vsrx3bsd-19.2

srx-19.4

vsrx3bsd-19.4

srx-branch-19.4

vsrx-19.4

vmx-19.4

mx-19.4

srxevo-25.4

vsrx-26.2

srx-26.2

srx-branch-26.2

vsrx3bsd-26.2

mx-12.3

srx-12.3

srx-branch-12.3

vsrx-12.3

Sigpack Version
3324
False Positive
Unknown

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