icmp_ratemask

file: /proc/sys/net/ipv4/icmp_ratemask
variable: net.ipv4.icmp_ratemask
Official reference

Mask made of ICMP types for which rates are being limited. Significant bits: IHGFEDCBA9876543210 Default mask: 0000001100000011000 (6168)

Bit definitions (see include/linux/icmp.h): 0 Echo Reply 3 Destination Unreachable * 4 Source Quench * 5 Redirect 8 Echo Request B Time Exceeded * C Parameter Problem * D Timestamp Request E Timestamp Reply F Info Request G Info Reply H Address Mask Request I Address Mask Reply

  • These are rate limited by default (see default mask above)
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