TCP: Error Too Many Packets Pending on Flow

This protocol anomaly triggers when it detects that the TCP Reassembler has too many packets stored in memory for a connection. This can indicate an anti-IDS attack. This anomaly can be ignored in sniffer mode or in case of asymmetric routing.

Short Name
TCP:ERROR:FLOW-MEMORY-EXCEEDED
Severity
Major
Recommended
True
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
TCP
Keywords
fragroute fragrouter
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
Rarely

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