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Switch flooding is an attack that consists of two parts: one part is a denial of service attack, and the other piece (if used) is an attempt to retrieve confidential information from the switch.
In a flooding attack, the switch is flooded with multiple MAC addresses. Normally a MAC address is used to determine which port to switch the frame to, bypassing any clients that should not get the frame.
Since a switch has a limited amount of memory for storing MAC addresses the flooding attack overruns the table and causes a fail-over situation, where the frames are repeated out each port (like a hub) rather than switching to a specific port.
A malicious user with a packet sniffer could possibly be listening for confidential information to be repeated out one of the ports.
What else can I help you with?
When would a LAN switch use flooding to forward a frame?
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What happens if a MAC address is not stored in CAM on a switch?
Packets will be transmitted out of all switch ports except for the port where the packets were received. It's called flooding.
What are the benefits of using a sump pump with a float switch for basement flooding prevention?
A sump pump with a float switch helps prevent basement flooding by automatically pumping out excess water when the water level rises. This can help protect your basement from water damage, mold growth, and structural issues.
What are two ways to make a switch less vulnerable to attacks like MAC address flooding CDP attacks and Telnet attacks?
I might be wrong, but I think Enable CDP on the switch and Turn off unnecessary services.
What are the stages of a flood?
1.minor flooding 2.moderate flooding 3.major flooding _______ extra is a 'recording flooding'
Is flooding an adjective?
It can be (flooding rains, flooding basements). Both the present participle (flooding) and the past partciple (flooded) are adjectives for the verb 'to flood.'
What is a possible impact of setting too short an aging time in the MAC address table?
Setting too short an aging time can cause addresses to be prematurely removed from the table. Then, when the switch receives a packet for an unknown destination, it floods the packet to all ports in the same LAN (or VLAN) as the receiving port. This unnecessary flooding can impact performance.*unnecessary flooding of packets* :)
How can I adjust the sump pump float to ensure proper functioning and prevent flooding in my basement?
To adjust the sump pump float for proper functioning and prevent basement flooding, locate the float switch on the pump and adjust it to the desired level. This will ensure that the pump activates at the right water level to remove excess water and prevent flooding. Regularly check and maintain the sump pump to ensure it is working effectively.
Why do networking specialists say Switch where you can route where you must?
Yes, the main reason is switch is an inteligent device for routing IP Packet. It substitute conventional hub which is not smart because it broadcast IP packet to all its port. This impact to network performance because IP packet flooding network. While switch have internal routing table that can help switch to forwarding to a exact port where the destination host is connected to its switch port.
Can tornadoes do lots of flooding?
No. Tornadoes do not cause flooding.
What is the difference between fluvial flooding and coastal flooding?
Fluvial flooding is - Produced by the action of a river or stream. Coastal flooding is - An overflowing of water onto land that is normally dry.
What is the difference between flooding and flash flooding?
flooding means drowning of areas by heavy rain in considerable time, but flash flooding means, heavy rain in short time.
