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GEN:SID | 1:487 |
Message | ICMP Destination Unreachable Communication with Destination Network 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. |
Impact | This message is generated when a datagram failed to traverse the network. This could be an indication of routing or network problems. |
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. |
Affected Systems | |
Attack Scenarios | None known. |
Ease of Attack | Numerous tools and scripts can generate these types of ICMP datagrams. |
Corrective Action | This rule detects informational network information, so no corrective action is necessary. |
Additional References | None. |
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DID:279446
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