06-01-2010 03:25 AM - edited 03-11-2019 10:53 AM
I have an unusual problem where ESMTP is working to some but not other Message Labs servers.
I see this error on the ASA - ESMTP Classification: Dropped connection for ESMTP Request from inside:
Questions is - do I need ESMTP inspect on the firewall?
I have lowered the settings to "low" security for now too see if this helps.
Thanks
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06-01-2010 03:50 AM
Yes, pls go ahead and turn it off.
06-01-2010 03:39 AM
Here is exactly what "inpsect esmtp" does for your information:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/security/asa/asa80/command/reference/i2.html#wp1719425
Basically in a nutshell, "inspect esmtp" restricts the smtp protocol to only the 15 SMTP commands, providing a more strict inspection on that protocol.
However, since all the mails will be inspected by MessageLabs, it should already been taken care off as Message Labs is solely providing email security.
Hope that answers your question.
06-01-2010 03:42 AM
Yes - so this can be turned off? All mail flows to and from Message Labs without external access.
I recall a few year back have to disable it on a PIX as it stopped Exchange servers talking to others correctly across the a VPN.
06-01-2010 03:50 AM
Yes, pls go ahead and turn it off.
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