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Pix 7.x + Bad option length in TCP

gaetan.allart
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Hi,

In some cases, I get packets dropped whith the following reason :

"Bad option length in TCP"

Is there a way to create a TCP-Map to accept these packets anyway ?

Thanks,

Regards,

Gaëtan

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tcp-bad-option-len

This counter is incremented and the packet is dropped when the security appliance receives a TCP packet with a TCP option set, but the option length does not match the length defined for that option in the TCP RFC.

The packet corruption may be caused by a bad cable or noise on the line. It may also be that a TCP endpoint is sending corrupted packets and an attack is in progress. Please use the packet capture feature to learn more about the origin of the packet

You may be able to use the tcp-options command to fix if you can identify what and where the packet is originating.

Check this link for more info

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps6120/products_command_reference_chapter09186a00805fb9fc.html#wp1088604

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