Strange System Log Message

[lfbb]

Nov 22 03:37:44 kernel: possible SYN flooding on port 18017. Sending cookies.

Can somebody explain me what this message means?

- lfbb

[RMerlin]

Originally Posted by lfbb

Can somebody explain me what this message means?

- lfbb

You know, with all those questions you have specific to the Linux kernel, maybe you should get a book on the topic

Do a Google search for SYN Cookies - you will probably find a better explanation than I could write here.

[lfbb]

Originally Posted by RMerlin

You know, with all those questions you have specific to the Linux kernel, maybe you should get a book on the topic

Yes, I'm very curious since I was a little boy!

- lfbb