GEN:SID | 1:427 |
Message | ICMP Parameter Problem Unspecified Error |
Summary | This event is generated when a router generates and ICMP Parameter Problem Unspecified Error datagram.
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Impact | This could be an indication of a protocol error by a previous hop router. Normally this datagram would only be generated with the datagram was truncated or damaged before it reached its final destination.
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Detailed Information | A router generates a Parameter Problem message for any error not specifically covered by another ICMP message. This could be an indication of routing problems on the network, or malfunctioning routing hardware.
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Attack Scenarios | None known
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Ease of Attack | Numerous tools and scripts can generate this type of ICMP datagram.
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Corrective Action | ICMP Type 12 Code 0 datagrams are not normal network activity. Hosts generating these types of datagrams should be investigated for configuration errors or nefarious activity.
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Additional References | None
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