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.
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.
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.
Affected Systems  
Attack Scenarios None known
Ease of Attack Numerous tools and scripts can generate this type of ICMP datagram.
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.
Additional References None