Appendix A

Cisco IDS Sensor Signatures

IP Signatures 1000 Series

The 1000 series signatures examine IP options, IP fragmentation, and bad IP packets. IP headers are examined for correct IP options and fire alarms based on the content of the IP header. If the data contained within the IP header does not meet the requirements for IP headers these signatures fire an alarm. IP fragmentation signatures examine the fragments of a packet for suspicious activity. Bad IP packets focus on invalid or crafted packets.

 1001-IP Options-Record Packet Route: This signature fires when an IP datagram is received with the IP option 7, Record Packet Route, set in the datagram.

 1002-IP Options-Timestamp: This signature fires when an IP datagram is received with the ...

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