GEN:SID | 1:1813 |
Message | ICMP digital island bandwidth query |
Summary | This event is generated when an ICMP request is made to gain information on available bandwidth.
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Impact | Information gathering.
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Detailed Information | An ICMP request is used to elicit information on the bandwidth available on a connection. Digital Island is a company that specializes in content delivery systems.
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Affected Systems | All
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Attack Scenarios | An attacker may attempt to determine the bandwidth available to the host.
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Ease of Attack | Simple
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Corrective Action | Block inbound ICMP requests.
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