SNMP: Encoding Invalid MIB Root
This protocol anomaly triggers when it detects a SNMP message with an Object ID that has a invalid MIB root. SNMP Object IDs should begin with 1.3.6.1, which stands for "Internet."
Extended Description
This condition could indicate a network configuration error, or implementation error. It could also indicate that malicious activity, involving the intentional injection of malformed SNMP packets, is underway.
Short Name
SNMP:ENCODING:INVALID-MIBROOT
Severity
Minor
Recommended
True
Recommended Action
None
Category
SNMP
Keywords
CVE-2006-5583 CVE-2025-59362 bid:21537
Release Date
04/22/2003
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
3852
False Positive
Unknown
CVSS Score
10.0