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ICMPv6 errors for discarding packets due to processing limits
draft-herbert-6man-icmp-limits-03

Document Type Replaced Internet-Draft (candidate for 6man WG)
Expired & archived
Author Tom Herbert
Last updated 2018-07-19 (Latest revision 2018-01-15)
Replaced by draft-ietf-6man-icmp-limits
RFC stream Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF)
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IESG IESG state Replaced by draft-ietf-6man-icmp-limits
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Abstract

Network nodes may discard packets if they are unable to process protocol headers of packets due to processing constraints or limits. When such packets are dropped, the sender receives no indication so it cannot take action to address the cause of discarded packets. This document defines ICMPv6 errors that can be sent by a node that discards packets because it is unable to process the protocol headers. A node that receives such an ICMPv6 error may be able to modify what it sends in future packets to avoid subsequent packet discards.

Authors

Tom Herbert

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