POP3: Buffer Overflow Line
This protocol anomaly triggers when it detects a text-line from a POP3 client to the server that is too long. This can indicate a buffer overflow attempt.
Extended Description
Receiving such a message may indicate an attack attempt. The impact of the flaw depends on how a vulnerable POP3 server handles such a malformed message.
Short Name
POP3:OVERFLOW:LINE
Severity
Major
Recommended
True
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
POP3
Keywords
CVE-2003-0264
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
3398
False Positive
Unknown