IP: Invalid Source Address
This protocol anomaly triggers when it detects an IP packet with an invalid source address, such as 127.0.0.1. This can indicate a denial-of-service (DoS) attempt or packet generation using RAW sockets on the network.
Extended Description
The presence of incoming packets containing non-routable source addresses originating from outside an Intranets could indicate a spoofing or denial of service attack is being attempted.
Short Name
IP:INFO:INVALID-SOURCE
Severity
Warning
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