2.13. CONN

These log messages refer to the CONN (State engine events, e.g. open/close connections) category.

2.13.1. conn_open (ID: 00600001)

Default Severity
INFORMATIONAL
Log Message
Connection opened
Explanation
A connection has been opened.
Firewall Action
None
Recommended Action
None
Revision
1
Context Parameters
Rule Information
Connection
Packet Buffer

2.13.2. conn_close (ID: 00600002)

Default Severity
INFORMATIONAL
Log Message
Connection closed
Explanation
A connection has been closed.
Firewall Action
close
Recommended Action
None
Revision
3
Parameters
reason
Context Parameters
Rule Information
Connection

2.13.3. connection_table_full (ID: 00600003)

Default Severity
WARNING
Log Message
Closing (replacing) this connection; connection table full
Explanation
The connection table is currently full and the unit needs to open a new connection. This specific connection is closed and replaced with the new connection.
Firewall Action
replacing_conn
Recommended Action
None
Revision
1
Context Parameters
Rule Name
Connection

2.13.4. conn_open_natsat (ID: 00600004)

Default Severity
INFORMATIONAL
Log Message
Connection opened
Explanation
A connection has been opened.
Firewall Action
None
Recommended Action
None
Revision
1
Context Parameters
Rule Information
Connection
Packet Buffer

2.13.5. conn_close_natsat (ID: 00600005)

Default Severity
INFORMATIONAL
Log Message
Connection closed
Explanation
A connection has been closed.
Firewall Action
close
Recommended Action
None
Revision
3
Parameters
reason
Context Parameters
Rule Information
Connection

2.13.6. out_of_connections (ID: 00600010)

Default Severity
WARNING
Log Message
Out of connections. Rejecting connection attempt
Explanation
The connection table is currently full and this new connection attempt will be rejected.
Firewall Action
reject
Recommended Action
None
Revision
1
Context Parameters
Rule Name
Packet Buffer

2.13.7. out_of_connections (ID: 00600011)

Default Severity
WARNING
Log Message
Out of connections. Dropping connection attempt
Explanation
The connection table is currently full and this new connection attempt will be dropped.
Firewall Action
drop
Recommended Action
None
Revision
1
Context Parameters
Rule Name
Packet Buffer

2.13.8. no_new_conn_for_this_packet (ID: 00600012)

Default Severity
WARNING
Log Message
State inspector would not open a new connection for this TCP packet, rejecting
Explanation
State inspector would not open a new connection for this TCP packet since the combination of TCP flags is wrong. Only packets with the SYN TCP-flag set as the only TCP flag are allowed to open a new TCP connection.
Firewall Action
reject
Recommended Action
None
Revision
1
Parameters
protocol
Context Parameters
Rule Name
Packet Buffer

2.13.9. no_new_conn_for_this_packet (ID: 00600013)

Default Severity
WARNING
Log Message
State inspector would not open a new connection for this ICMP packet, dropping packet
Explanation
State inspector would not open a new connection for this ICMP packet since it is not an ICMP Echo Request. Only Echo Requests are allowed to open a new ICMP connection.
Firewall Action
drop
Recommended Action
None
Revision
1
Parameters
protocol
Context Parameters
Rule Name
Packet Buffer

2.13.10. no_return_route (ID: 00600014)

Default Severity
WARNING
Log Message
Failed to open a new connection since a return route to the sender address cant be found. Dropping packet
Explanation
There was no return route found to the sender address of the packet. Therefore, a new connection could not be opened and the packet is dropped.
Firewall Action
reject
Recommended Action
None
Revision
1
Context Parameters
Rule Name
Connection
Packet Buffer

2.13.11. reverse_connect_attempt (ID: 00600015)

Default Severity
WARNING
Log Message
Disallowed reverse connect attempt from peer. Dropping
Explanation
State inspector does not allow this packet in reverse direction on the already opened connection. This type of packet is only allowed to be sent by the originator of a connection. Dropping the packet.
Firewall Action
drop
Recommended Action
None
Revision
1
Context Parameters
Rule Name
Connection
Packet Buffer

2.13.12. unknown_icmpv6_type (ID: 00600016)

Default Severity
WARNING
Log Message
State inspector would not open a new connection for this ICMPv6 packet, dropping packet
Explanation
State inspector would not open a new connection for this ICMPv6 packet since it is not an ICMPv6 Echo Request. Only Echo Requests are allowed to open a new ICMPv6 connection.
Firewall Action
drop
Recommended Action
None
Revision
1
Parameters
protocol
Context Parameters
Rule Name
Packet Buffer

2.13.13. port_0_illegal (ID: 00600020)

Default Severity
WARNING
Log Message
TCP/UDP destination port or TCP source port was set to 0. Dropping
Explanation
The TCP/UDP destination or TCP source port was set to 0, which is not allowed. Dropping packet.
Firewall Action
drop
Recommended Action
None
Revision
1
Context Parameters
Rule Name
Packet Buffer

2.13.14. udp_src_port_0_illegal (ID: 00600021)

Default Severity
WARNING
Log Message
UDP source port is set to 0. Dropping
Explanation
The UDP source port was set to 0. This can be used by UDP streams not expecting return traffic. Dropping packet.
Firewall Action
drop
Recommended Action
If the packet is wanted, change the UDP source port 0 setting.
Revision
1
Context Parameters
Rule Name
Packet Buffer

2.13.15. udp_src_port_0_forwarded (ID: 00600022)

Default Severity
WARNING
Log Message
UDP source port is set to 0. Forwards packet
Explanation
The UDP source port was set to 0. This can be used by UDP streams not expecting return traffic. Forwarding packet.
Firewall Action
None
Recommended Action
None
Revision
1
Context Parameters
Rule Name
Packet Buffer

2.13.16. conn_usage (ID: 00600023)

Default Severity
INFORMATIONAL
Log Message
Connection used to forward a packet.
Explanation
A packet has passed through the connection.
Firewall Action
None
Recommended Action
None
Revision
1
Context Parameters
Packet Buffer

2.13.17. conn_close (ID: 00600032)

Default Severity
INFORMATIONAL
Log Message
Connection closed
Explanation
A connection has been closed.
Firewall Action
close
Recommended Action
None
Revision
2
Parameters
reason
Context Parameters
Rule Information
Connection

2.13.18. conn_close (ID: 00600033)

Default Severity
INFORMATIONAL
Log Message
Connection closed
Explanation
A connection has been closed.
Firewall Action
close
Recommended Action
None
Revision
3
Parameters
reason
Context Parameters
Rule Information
Connection

2.13.19. conn_close_natsat (ID: 00600035)

Default Severity
INFORMATIONAL
Log Message
Connection closed
Explanation
A connection has been closed.
Firewall Action
close
Recommended Action
None
Revision
2
Parameters
reason
Context Parameters
Rule Information
Connection

2.13.20. active_data (ID: 00600100)

Default Severity
INFORMATIONAL
Log Message
FTPALG: Incoming active data channel
Explanation
An active data channel connection has been established.
Firewall Action
None
Recommended Action
None
Revision
1
Context Parameters
ALG Module Name
ALG Session ID
Rule Information
Connection

2.13.21. passive_data (ID: 00600101)

Default Severity
INFORMATIONAL
Log Message
FTPALG: Incoming passive data channel
Explanation
A passive data channel connection has been established.
Firewall Action
None
Recommended Action
None
Revision
1
Context Parameters
ALG Module Name
ALG Session ID
Rule Information
Connection

2.13.22. active_data (ID: 00600102)

Default Severity
INFORMATIONAL
Log Message
FTPALG: Active data channel closed
Explanation
An active data channel was closed.
Firewall Action
None
Recommended Action
None
Revision
1
Context Parameters
ALG Module Name
ALG Session ID
Rule Information
Connection

2.13.23. passive_data (ID: 00600103)

Default Severity
INFORMATIONAL
Log Message
FTPALG: Passive data channel closed
Explanation
A passive data channel was closed.
Firewall Action
None
Recommended Action
None
Revision
1
Context Parameters
ALG Module Name
ALG Session ID
Rule Information
Connection

2.13.24. ip_reputation (ID: 00600120)

Default Severity
INFORMATIONAL
Log Message
IP address reputation query result.
Explanation
The reputation and possibly threat category association of the public IP address.
Firewall Action
None
Recommended Action
None
Revision
1
Parameters
ip
score
categories
Context Parameters
Connection

2.13.25. ip_reputation_query_failed (ID: 00600121)

Default Severity
WARNING
Log Message
IP address reputation query failed.
Explanation
The IP reputation query failed. The reason for this is specified in the "reason" parameter.
Firewall Action
None
Recommended Action
None
Revision
1
Parameters
ip
reason
Context Parameters
Connection

2.13.26. ip_reputation_query_timeout (ID: 00600122)

Default Severity
WARNING
Log Message
IP address reputation query timed out.
Explanation
The IP reputation query failed. The connection timed out.
Firewall Action
None
Recommended Action
Verify that the unit has been configured with Internet access.
Revision
1
Parameters
ip
Context Parameters
Connection

2.13.27. conn_close_no_slb_server (ID: 00600123)

Default Severity
NOTICE
Log Message
Connection dropped. No reachable SLB server found.
Explanation
A connection has been closed because no SLB reachable server was found.
Firewall Action
close
Recommended Action
Check SLB servers.
Revision
1
Context Parameters
Connection