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Re: ICMP messages



> From: smb@research.att.com
> Worse yet, if an intermediate route generates the ICMP bounce, there
> won't be enough information in the returned portion of the header to
> tie it to a particular socket.
>
Only if you are using the same Destination+SPI for more than one socket.

In general, this is not a problem for VPNs or mobility, since the tunnel
is between hosts.  It is only a problem for user-user keys, and then
only for those not using automated key management to coordinate the SPIs.

Bill.Simpson@um.cc.umich.edu
          Key fingerprint =  2E 07 23 03 C5 62 70 D3  59 B1 4F 5E 1D C2 C1 A2