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| 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 |
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DID:828339
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