TELNET: Sub-Option Buffer Overflow
This protocol anomaly triggers when it detects a TELNET sub-option/sub-negotiation with a length that exceeds the maximum allowed or configured. This can be a buffer overflow attempt.
Extended Description
Receiving such a message could indicate either a software misconfiguration or that an attack against an end system is being attempted.
Short Name
TELNET:OVERFLOW:SUBOPTION
Severity
Critical
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
None
Category
TELNET
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