Security Considerations for IP Fragment Filtering

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Publisher: IETF
Doc Type: Informational
Pages: 10
Abstract: IP fragmentation can be used to disguise TCP packets from IP filters used in routers and hosts. This document describes two methods of attack as well as remedies to prevent them. This memo provides information for the Internet community. This memo does not specify an Internet standard of any kind.
Publication Date: 1995-10-01
Status Note: Informational
DOI: 10.17487/RFC1858
Link: https://doi.org/10.17487/RFC1858
Author(s): Paul Ziemba
Darren Reed
Paul S. Traina
Keyword(s): IP, TCP, Networks, Control, Routers

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Mogul, J., "Simple and Flexible Datagram Access Controls for Unix-based Gateways", Digital Equipment Corporation, March 1989. EXTERNAL
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IETF RFC 793 [Superseded*]
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IETF RFC 4036 [Active*]
IETF RFC 4639 [Active*]
IETF RFC 4942 [Active*]
IETF RFC 4960 [Superseded*]