WHOIS: Unexpected Reply
This protocol anomaly is a reply from the server before a request was seen from the client.
Extended Description
A remote attacker could craft a WHOIS reply message to scan a remote host. The application processing the packet could fail because of the exceptional condition. The impact depends on the implementation of the protocols, which could include a buffer overflow, disclosure of sensitive information, denial of service, or execution of arbitrary code.
References
Short Name
WHOIS:UNEXPECTED-REPLY
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