LDAP large filter field has been detected
| ldap-large-filter-detected (15483) |  Low Risk |
Description:
An unusually large Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) filter field has been detected. This could indicate an attempted buffer overflow attack.
Consequences:
Informational
Remedy:
This event is for informational purposes only.
References:
- Internet FAQ Archives Web site: RFC 1777 (RFC1777) Lightweight Directory Access Protocol.
Platforms Affected:
- IETF LDAP
- Various vendors Any operating system
Reported:
Not available
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