Invalid length of startup packet

Hello hackers!

Does anyone know what the message "invalid length of startup packet"
in /var/log/messages means? It says it's "fatal" - so what is the reason
for this message, what does it mean and what can I do against it?

I use the latest postgresql-release on a heavily loaded dedicated pentium iv
machine (redhat linux).

Any help or information appreciated,

thanks

(this has been posted on general-list earlier today)

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