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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. |
Impact | Information gathering. |
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. |
Affected Systems | All |
Attack Scenarios | An attacker may attempt to determine the bandwidth available to the host. |
Ease of Attack | Simple |
Corrective Action | Block inbound ICMP requests. |
Additional References |
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DID:473857
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