POP3: Request Error Syntax Error

This protocol anomaly triggers when it detects an unparsed POP command line or header line. This can indicate a non-standard e-mail client or server or a back-door/exploit attempt.

Extended Description

The impact depends on how a POP3 server handles malformed POP3 requests.

Short Name
POP3:REQERR:REQ-SYNTAX-ERROR
Severity
Minor
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

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