TCP: C2S Flags Error Additional Flags in SYN Packet
This protocol anomaly triggers when it detects a SYN packet with unexpected flags set. This can be a SYN-FIN or a SYN-RST packet attempting to hang the server.
Extended Description
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to deny service to a TCP server. The impact would depend on the implementation of the TCP.
Short Name
TCP:C2S:FLAGSERROR:DIRTY-SYN
Severity
Critical
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
Drop Packet
Category
TCP
Keywords
CVE-2012-6638
Release Date
08/27/2003
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
CVSS Score
7.8