Cisco ASA Audit Event: 108005

108005: Standalone log action taken after ESMTP classification

Cisco ASA is a security device that provides the combined capabilities of a firewall, an antivirus, and an intrusion prevention system. It also facilitates virtual private network (VPN) connections. It helps to detect threats and stop attacks before they spread through the network.

Message: %ASA-6-108005: action_class: Received ESMTP req_resp from src_ifc:sip|sport to dest_ifc:dip |dport;further_info.

Event 108005 is generated when the standalone log action is taken after performing an ESMTP classification on an ESMTP message and the specified criteria had been satisfied. The message contains:

  • The class of action.
  • Information on whether it was a request or a response.
  • Source information name.
  • Source IP address or port number.
  • Destination interface name.
  • Destination IP address or port number.

How could you resolve this situation?

This event does not require any action.

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