SMTP: Missing "RCPT TO"

This protocol anomaly triggers when it detects an SMTP DATA command without a prior "RCPT TO." This can indicate an attacker manually trying to exploit an SMTP server. Servers normally deny switching to the DATA section without seeing an RCPT TO.

Short Name
SMTP:AUDIT:REQ-MISSING-RCPT-TO
Severity
Info
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
None
Category
SMTP
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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