2.25. IPS

These log messages refer to the IPS category.

2.25.1. [ID: 1403] Threat detected based on custom signature

Log Categories
IPS
Log Message
Threat detected based on custom signature.
Default Log Severity
Dynamic
Parameters
signature, signatureid, revision, ipsrule, direction, flow, flowusage, pkt, user, userid
Explanation
A custom signature matched the traffic.
Gateway Action
None
Action Description
None
Proposed Action
Research the CVE database (searchable by the unique ID).

2.25.2. [ID: 1415] Threat prevented based on custom signature

Log Categories
IPS
Log Message
Threat prevented based on custom signature.
Default Log Severity
Dynamic
Parameters
signature, signatureid, revision, ipsrule, direction, flow, flowusage, pkt, user, userid
Explanation
A custom signature mapped to the "protect" action matched the traffic.
Gateway Action
Close
Action Description
None
Proposed Action
Research the CVE database (searchable by the unique ID).

2.25.3. [ID: 1405] Failed to scan data

Log Categories
IPS
Log Message
Failed to scan data.
Default Log Severity
Error
Parameters
reason, ipsrule, direction, flow, flowusage, pkt, user, userid
Explanation
The unit failed to scan data.
Gateway Action
Ignore
Action Description
None
Proposed Action
None

2.25.4. [ID: 1406] Failed to scan data

Log Categories
IPS
Log Message
Failed to scan data.
Default Log Severity
Error
Parameters
reason, ipsrule, direction, flow, flowusage, pkt, user, userid
Explanation
The unit failed to scan data.
Gateway Action
Close
Action Description
None
Proposed Action
None

2.25.5. [ID: 1420] Failed to read current signature files

Log Categories
IPS
Log Message
Failed to read current signature files.
Default Log Severity
Error
Parameters
 
Explanation
IPS failed to read the signature files currently in the active folder. This may be due to memory shortage.
Gateway Action
None
Action Description
None
Proposed Action
None

2.25.6. [ID: 1418] Failed to read new signature files

Log Categories
IPS
Log Message
Failed to read new signature files.
Default Log Severity
Warning
Parameters
 
Explanation
IPS failed to read the new signature files. It will read the previously active signature files.
Gateway Action
None
Action Description
None
Proposed Action
Check if signature file content is according to the documentation.

2.25.7. [ID: 1402] Failed to parse HTTP URL

Log Categories
IPS
Log Message
Failed to parse HTTP URL.
Default Log Severity
Warning
Parameters
url, ipsrule, direction, flow, flowusage, pkt, user, userid
Explanation
The unit failed parsing an URL. The reason for this is probably because the URL has an invalid format, or it contains invalid UTF8 formatted characters.
Gateway Action
Ignore
Action Description
None
Proposed Action
Make sure that the URL is formatted correctly.

2.25.8. [ID: 1424] Failed to parse HTTP URL

Log Categories
IPS
Log Message
Failed to parse HTTP URL.
Default Log Severity
Error
Parameters
url, ipsrule, direction, flow, flowusage, pkt, user, userid
Explanation
The unit failed parsing an URL. The reason for this is probably because the URL has an invalid format, or it contains invalid UTF8 formatted characters.
Gateway Action
Close
Action Description
None
Proposed Action
Make sure that the URL is formatted correctly.

2.25.9. [ID: 1407] IPS license is going to expire

Log Categories
IPS,LICENSE
Log Message
IPS license is going to expire.
Default Log Severity
Warning
Parameters
date
Explanation
IPS license is going to expire in the near future. This log is sent periodically.
Gateway Action
None
Action Description
None
Proposed Action
Renew the license.

2.25.10. [ID: 1426] IPS license has expired

Log Categories
IPS,LICENSE
Log Message
IPS license has expired.
Default Log Severity
Critical
Parameters
 
Explanation
IPS scanning will stop working until new license is activated.
Gateway Action
None
Action Description
None
Proposed Action
Upload a valid license.

2.25.11. [ID: 1414] Max signatures match limit exceeded

Log Categories
IPS
Log Message
Max signatures match limit exceeded.
Default Log Severity
Notice
Parameters
max, ipsrule, direction, flow, pkt, user, userid
Explanation
Analysing a single chunk of data triggered more signatures that the system is designed to handle. Some signature matches will be ignored. The incident will be handled according to the fail mode.
Gateway Action
None
Action Description
Node
Proposed Action
None

2.25.12. [ID: 1401] Max signatures match limit exceeded

Log Categories
IPS
Log Message
Max signatures match limit exceeded.
Default Log Severity
Warning
Parameters
max, ipsrule, direction, flow, pkt, user, userid
Explanation
Analysing a single chunk of data triggered more signatures that the system is designed to handle. Some signature matches will be ignored. The incident will be handled according to the fail mode.
Gateway Action
Close
Action Description
Node
Proposed Action
None

2.25.13. [ID: 1419] No signature loaded

Log Categories
IPS
Log Message
No signature loaded.
Default Log Severity
Critical
Parameters
flow, flowusage, user, userid
Explanation
IPS signature file has been disabled or no signature file was found.
Gateway Action
Abort
Action Description
IPS Scanning has been aborted
Proposed Action
For IPS scanning, a valid license with IPS enabled must be installed. If already installed, manually initiate downloading of the latest signature file. IPS scanning can be disabled to avoid this log message.

2.25.14. [ID: 1421] IPS Notice

Log Categories
IPS
Log Message
IPS Notice.
Default Log Severity
Dynamic
Parameters
signature, signatureid, revision, ipsrule, direction, flow, flowusage, pkt, user, userid
Explanation
A notice signature matched the traffic.
Gateway Action
None
Action Description
None
Proposed Action
This is probably not an attack, but you may research the advisory (searchable by the unique ID).

2.25.15. [ID: 1417] IPS Notice

Log Categories
IPS
Log Message
IPS Notice.
Default Log Severity
Dynamic
Parameters
signature, signatureid, revision, ipsrule, direction, flow, flowusage, pkt, user, userid
Explanation
A notice signature mapped to the "protect" action matched the traffic, closing connection.
Gateway Action
Close
Action Description
None
Proposed Action
This is probably not an attack, but you may research the advisory (searchable by the unique ID).

2.25.16. [ID: 1412] Failed to scan data

Log Categories
IPS
Log Message
Failed to scan data.
Default Log Severity
Error
Parameters
ipsrule, direction, flow, flowusage, pkt, user, userid
Explanation
The unit failed to scan data. The reason for this is due to low amount of memory.
Gateway Action
Ignore
Action Description
None
Proposed Action
Review your configuration.

2.25.17. [ID: 1410] Failed to scan data

Log Categories
IPS
Log Message
Failed to scan data.
Default Log Severity
Error
Parameters
ipsrule, direction, flow, flowusage, pkt, user, userid
Explanation
The unit failed to scan data. The reason for this is due to low amount of memory.
Gateway Action
Close
Action Description
None
Proposed Action
Review your configuration.

2.25.18. [ID: 1409] Scan detected

Log Categories
IPS
Log Message
Scan detected.
Default Log Severity
Dynamic
Parameters
signature, signatureid, revision, ipsrule, direction, flow, flowusage, pkt, user, userid
Explanation
A scan signature matched the traffic.
Gateway Action
None
Action Description
None
Proposed Action
Research the advisory (searchable by the unique ID).

2.25.19. [ID: 1411] Scan detected

Log Categories
IPS
Log Message
Scan detected.
Default Log Severity
Dynamic
Parameters
signature, signatureid, revision, ipsrule, direction, flow, flowusage, pkt, user, userid
Explanation
A scan signature mapped to the "protect" action matched the traffic, closing connection.
Gateway Action
Close
Action Description
None
Proposed Action
Research the advisory (searchable by the unique ID), if you suspect an attack.

2.25.20. [ID: 1404] Threat detected

Log Categories
IPS
Log Message
Threat detected.
Default Log Severity
Dynamic
Parameters
signature, signatureid, revision, ipsrule, direction, flow, flowusage, pkt, user, userid
Explanation
An attack signature matched the traffic.
Gateway Action
None
Action Description
None
Proposed Action
Research the advisory (searchable by the unique ID).

2.25.21. [ID: 1427] Threat prevented

Log Categories
IPS
Log Message
Threat prevented.
Default Log Severity
Dynamic
Parameters
signature, signatureid, revision, ipsrule, direction, flow, flowusage, pkt, user, userid
Explanation
An attack signature mapped to the "protect" action matched the traffic.
Gateway Action
Close
Action Description
None
Proposed Action
Research the advisory (searchable by the unique ID).