POP3: Buffer Overflow APOP Command
This protocol anomaly triggers when it detects a POP3 APOP command argument that is too long. This can indicate a buffer overflow attempt.
Extended Description
Receiving such a message may indicate an attack attempt. The impact depends on how a vulnerable POP3 server handles such a malformed message.
References
Short Name
POP3:OVERFLOW:APOP
Severity
Major
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
None
Category
POP3
Release Date
08/27/2003
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