Signature Detail
Short Name |
DHCP:OPT:MAX-MSG-SIZE-2-SMALL |
|---|---|
Severity |
Low |
Recommended |
No |
Category |
DHCP |
Keywords |
DHCP MESSAGE SIZE SMALL |
Release Date |
2003/04/22 |
Update Number |
1213 |
Supported Platforms |
idp-4.0+, isg-3.0+, j-series-9.5+, mx-9.4+, srx-9.2+, srx-branch-9.4+, vsrx-12.1+ |
DHCP: Maximum Message Size Too Small
This protocol anomaly is a DHCP message that has a MAXIMUM_DHCP_MESSAGE_SIZE option with a value less than 576. RFC-1533 specifies a minimum value of 576 for this option.
Extended Description
A DHCP message that has a Maximum DHCP Message Size option set to less than 576 should be treated as a protocol anomaly. The impact depends on how an affected product handles such cases.
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