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.

Short Name
POP3:OVERFLOW:APOP
Severity
Major
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
None
Category
POP3
Release Date
08/27/2003
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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