POP3: Request Error High Message Number
This protocol anomaly triggers when it detects a POP3 message number that is unreasonably high. This can indicate a huge mailbox or an exploit attempt.
Extended Description
Receiving such a message may indicate an attack attempt, or the existence of an abnormally large mailbox. The impact of the flaw depends on how a vulnerable POP3 server handles such a malformed message.
References
Short Name
POP3:REQERR:REQ-MESSAGE-NUMBER
Severity
Major
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
None
Category
POP3
Release Date
08/27/2003
Supported Platforms
srx-branch-12.3
srx-branch-19.3
vsrx3bsd-19.2
vsrx3bsd-19.4
srx-branch-19.4
vsrx-19.4
srx-19.4
vsrx-12.3
srx-12.3
vsrx-19.2
srx-19.3
Sigpack Version
3324
False Positive
Unknown