IP: Invalid Option Type

This protocol anomaly triggers when it detects an IP packet with an unknown IP option. Because some IP options are dangerous (and others have only limited use), you may choose to drop these packets.

Extended Description

The appearance of dangerous or unknown IP options could indicate a network configuration error, or that malicious activity, such as a denial of service attack is underway.

Short Name
IP:AUDIT:INVALID-TYPE
Severity
Minor
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
None
Category
IP
Release Date
04/22/2003
Supported Platforms

srx-branch-12.3

srx-19.3

srx-branch-19.3

vsrx3bsd-19.2

srx-branch-19.4

vsrx-19.4

mx-12.3

mx-19.4

vmx-19.4

mx-19.3

vsrx3bsd-19.4

srx-19.4

vsrx-12.3

vmx-19.3

vsrx-19.2

srx-12.3

Sigpack Version
3324
False Positive
Unknown

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