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From: Georgi Alexandrov <georgi.alexandrov@gmail.com>
Subject: Re: ICMP types to allow
Date: Wed, 21 Dec 2005 18:27:39 +0200
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Derick Anderson wrote:

>I know that some networks just drop all ICMP to prevent traceroutes but
>recently I've been been seeing problems related to fragementation and
>MTU and wondering if dropping ICMP is causing some of that (since
>Fragementation Needed packets can't get through). On the flip side of
>that there's the Source Quench and Fragmentation Needed DoS attacks
>which have recently become mildly popular (I've gotten a few hits on
>Snort but not that many). 
>
>I'd like to hear from the list what ICMP types firewall admins are
>allowing and why - what are the risks for allowing certain types vs. the
>risks of NOT allowing them?
>
>Thanks,
>
>Derick Anderson
>
>
>  
>
Hello,

I generally allow at least those 3 icmp types: 3,11,12 - to ensure 
proper network functions.
refs: http://www.faqs.org/docs/iptables/icmptypes.html


regards,
Georgi Alexandrov