SNMPTRAP: Community FORMAT Character
This protocol anomaly is an SNMP trap with a % character in the community string. This can cause some SNMP servers to behave incorrectly.
Extended Description
This signature detects an SNMP TRAP packet with a '%' character in the community string. Receiving such a packet may indicate that an attempt to attack a system is underway. Protocol anomalies of this type may also be the result of incorrectly configured, or badly implemented software.
References
Short Name
SNMPTRAP:COMMUNITY:FORMAT-CHAR
Severity
Critical
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
None
Category
SNMPTRAP
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
3324
False Positive
Unknown