GEN:SID | 1:486 |
Message | ICMP Destination Unreachable Communication with Destination Host is Administratively Prohibited |
Summary | This event is generated when an ICMP destination unreachable (Communication with Destination Host is Administratively Prohibited) datagram is detected on the network.
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Impact | This message is generated when a datagram failed to traverse the network. This could be an indication of routing or network problems.
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Detailed Information | This rule generates informational events about the network. Large numbers of these messages on the network could indication routing problems, faulty routing devices, or improperly configured hosts.
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Affected Systems | |
Attack Scenarios | None known.
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Ease of Attack | Numerous tools and scripts can generate these types of ICMP datagrams.
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Corrective Action | This rule detects informational network information, so no corrective action is necessary.
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Additional References | None.
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