ICMP timestamp requests |
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Risk Level: | Low | Check or Attack Name: IcmpTstamp |
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Platforms: | Any | |
Description: | The target machine responded to an ICMP timestamp request. By accurately determining the target's clock state, an attacker can more effectively attack certain time-based pseudorandom number generators (PRNGs) and the authentication systems that rely on them. |
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Remedy: | Configure your firewall or filtering router to block outgoing ICMP packets. Block ICMP packets of type 13 or 14 and/or code 0. |
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References: |
Know Your Risks |