[Re: [lug] Odd line in /var/log/messages]

Justin glowecon at netscape.net
Sun Sep 26 14:00:36 MDT 1999


> 
> An ICMP source quench is sent by a router along the data path, and is
> used as a congestion control measure.  In other words, it's a way for
> a router to say, "I'm busy right now, please try again later." 
> 
> -- or --
> 
> Is used as a DOS attack.  If you get enough ICMP source quench
> messages, you won't send any packets.
> 
> Are you running icmpinfo?
> 

No, I am not running icmpinfo...

                Justin


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