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GEN:SID | 1:462 |
Message | ICMP unassigned type 7 |
Summary | This event is generated when an ICMP Type 7 datagram with an undefined ICMP Code is detected on the network. |
Impact | ICMP Type 7 datagrams are not currently used by any known devices. |
Detailed Information | ICMP Type 7 is not defined for use and is not expected network activity. Any ICMP datagram with an undefined ICMP Code should be investigated. |
Affected Systems | |
Attack Scenarios | None known |
Ease of Attack | Numerous tools and scripts can generate this type of ICMP datagram. |
Corrective Action | Ingress filtering should be utilized to block incoming ICMP Type 7 datagrams |
Additional References | None |
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DID:227079
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