SNMPTRAP: Non-zero Length For NULL

This protocol anomaly is an SNMP trap with a non-zero length for a NULL value.

Extended Description

If an SNMP datagram is detected in which a NULL value is contained in an OID field, but the value's declared data size is zero, could indicate a network configuration error. It could also indicate that malicious activity involving intentional injection of malformed SNMP datagrams is underway.

Short Name
SNMPTRAP:ENCODING:NZLEN-NULL
Severity
Minor
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

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