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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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