SCTP.HEARTBEAT.chunks.Bombing.Attack
Description
This indicates an attack attempt against a SCTP Amplification vulnerability in SCTP Protocol.
The vulnerability is caused by an error when the vulnerable software handles crafted SCTP packets. It allows a remote attacker to crash vulnerable systems by sending lots of HEARTBEAT chunks in one packet.
Affected Products
SCTP Protocol
Impact
Denial of Service: Remote attacker can crash vulnerable systems.
Recommended Actions
Make sure SCTP endpoint implement bundling on the sending side and not send multiple packets in response.
Telemetry
Coverage
IPS (Regular DB) | |
IPS (Extended DB) |