# ripreflection **Explanation** RIP reflection is a type of DDoS attack that exploits the Routing Information Protocol (RIP). The attacker sends malformed requests to a device that runs RIP, and the device responds with unsolicited packets to the target network, resulting in a flood of traffic that overwhelms the network. The ripreflection event is designed to detect this type of attack. **What to Look For** If the ripreflection event is triggered, it is important to examine the traffic on the network to identify the source of the attack. Look for excessive amounts of traffic with source IP addresses that are not legitimate, as these may be part of the attack. Additionally, investigate any endpoints that may be involved in the attack to determine if they are compromised or have any vulnerabilities that could be exploited. Remediation steps should include updating and patching affected devices and blocking and/or filtering traffic from suspicious sources. **Related MITRE ATT\&CK Categories** [Impact: Endpoint Denial of Service, Technique T1499 - Enterprise](https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1499) --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.fusion.vectra.ai/detection-models/library/denial-of-service/ripreflection.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.