IP: Identical Source and Destination
This protocol anomaly triggers when it detects an IP packet with the same source and destination addresses. This can indicate a denial of service attempt.
Extended Description
IP packets containing identical source and destination addresses may indicate that an attack is being attempted on the IP implementation. Deliberate configuration, or misconfiguration are also sources of this type of protocol anomaly.
References
Short Name
IP:EXPLOIT:SAME-SRC-DST
Severity
Major
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
Drop Packet
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