IGMP_DOS attack

 

Code: p432

Severity: Warning

 

Description: This event is generated when a remote attacker transmits fragmented IGMP packets with malformed headers to the internal network, indicating an IGMP Denial of Service (DoS) attack.

Impact: Denial of service.

Corrective: Install the latest patches available for your operating system. See http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms99-034.asp for more information. Implement a packet-filtering firewall to block inappropriate traffic to the network.