Sonicwall log file

bwaldorf · 04-08-2009, 11:08 AM

Hi All,
I keep getting this in my log file on my Sonicwall, any help on settings to stop this?
04/08/2009 11

43.704 - Malformed or unhandled IP packet dropped - 73.200.142.1, 0, WAN - 224.0.0.1 - IP Protocol 2

Thanks in advance

**Cellus** · 04-10-2009, 11:04 PM

Packets can be malformed either due to corruption in the packets, misconfigured network devices, or intentionally modified for malicious purposes.

Unless this is causing a disruption to your services or web browsing, it can be safely ignored. In terms of security, since you are using a firewall appliance you are quite safe in comparison to other users.

Is the log file showing malformed packets being dropped from the same address? How often do you get it?

**Cellus** · 04-10-2009, 11:04 PM

Packets can be malformed either due to corruption in the packets, misconfigured network devices, or intentionally modified for malicious purposes.

Unless this is causing a disruption to your services or web browsing, it can be safely ignored. In terms of security, since you are using a firewall appliance you are quite safe in comparison to other users.

Is the log file showing malformed packets being dropped from the same address? How often do you get it?

04-08-2009, 11:08 AM	#1 (permalink)
bwaldorf Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Oakdale, PA Posts: 16 OS: xp sp3	Sonicwall log file Hi All, I keep getting this in my log file on my Sonicwall, any help on settings to stop this? 04/08/2009 1143.704 - Malformed or unhandled IP packet dropped - 73.200.142.1, 0, WAN - 224.0.0.1 - IP Protocol 2 Thanks in advance

04-10-2009, 11:04 PM	#2 (permalink)
Cellus Moderator Networking Team Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 2,664 OS: Windows Vista Business SP1, Windows XP Professional SP3 My System	Re: Sonicwall log file Packets can be malformed either due to corruption in the packets, misconfigured network devices, or intentionally modified for malicious purposes. Unless this is causing a disruption to your services or web browsing, it can be safely ignored. In terms of security, since you are using a firewall appliance you are quite safe in comparison to other users. Is the log file showing malformed packets being dropped from the same address? How often do you get it? __________________ TSF Networking Team Virus/Trojan/Spyware Removal Help Donate!

04-10-2009, 11:04 PM	#3 (permalink)
Cellus Moderator Networking Team Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 2,664 OS: Windows Vista Business SP1, Windows XP Professional SP3 My System	Re: Sonicwall log file Packets can be malformed either due to corruption in the packets, misconfigured network devices, or intentionally modified for malicious purposes. Unless this is causing a disruption to your services or web browsing, it can be safely ignored. In terms of security, since you are using a firewall appliance you are quite safe in comparison to other users. Is the log file showing malformed packets being dropped from the same address? How often do you get it? __________________ TSF Networking Team Virus/Trojan/Spyware Removal Help Donate!