SMTP: Attachment ending with dot

This signature detects e-mail attachments ending with a dot character (.). Because Microsoft Windows ignores the dot at the end of the filename, attackers can create malicious e-mail attachments that bypass content-filtering software.

Extended Description

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to bypass protective e-mail content filtering measures.

Short Name
SMTP:EXT:DOT
Severity
Warning
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
None
Category
SMTP
Keywords
Attachment dot ending with
Release Date
06/15/2005
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
3375
False Positive
Unknown

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