WHOIS: Data Tunneling

This protocol anomaly is non-WHOIS traffic on the WHOIS port. This could indicate an Instant Messaging (IM) client or someone using this open port to send non-WHOIS traffic.

Extended Description

A remote attacker could use the WHOIS port to bypass firewall restrictions, or attempt to tunnel over TCP 43.

Short Name
WHOIS:TUNNEL
Severity
Warning
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
None
Category
WHOIS
Release Date
01/30/2004
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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