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Router Security Requirements Guide
SRG-NET-000205
The router must be configured to drop all fragmented Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) packets destined to itself.
The router must be configured to drop all fragmented Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) packets destined to itself.
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The router must be configured to drop all fragmented Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) packets destined to itself.
Medium Severity
<VulnDiscussion>Fragmented ICMP packets can be generated by hackers for DoS attacks such as Ping O' Death and Teardrop. It is imperative that all fragmented ICMP packets are dropped.</VulnDiscussion><FalsePositives></FalsePositives><FalseNegatives></FalseNegatives><Documentable>false</Documentable><Mitigations></Mitigations><SeverityOverrideGuidance></SeverityOverrideGuidance><PotentialImpacts></PotentialImpacts><ThirdPartyTools></ThirdPartyTools><MitigationControl></MitigationControl><Responsibility></Responsibility><IAControls></IAControls>