Re: performance of libnet-based tools

Matt Bing <[email protected]> Tue, 1 Mar 2005 14:40:27 -0500
Newsgroups gmane.comp.security.libnet
Message-ID <[email protected]>
Steven Alexander Jr. said:
> I've been experimenting with a few different
> libnet-based tools such as Packit and ISIC.  If I try
> to generate a high-volume of traffic using these
> tools, with various options and protocols, the error
> rate is extremely high.  ISIC says:
> 
> Failed to send packet: No buffer space available

It can happen when you try to send packets in a tight loop. You can
tune the code to avoid this, more info here:

http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/89/316789/2003-03-27/2003-04-02/2