Windows Server Event: 4961

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System Event » Windows Server Event: 4961

Event ID 4961 - IPsec dropped an inbound packet that failed a replay check.

Description IPsec dropped an inbound packet that failed a replay check due to a possible replay attack.
Category System
Subcategory IPSec driver

This log data gives the following information:

  • Remote network address
  • Inbound SA SPI

Reasons to monitor this event:

It could indicate a replay attack against the computer.

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Event 4961 applies to the following operating systems:

  • Windows Server 2008 R2 and 7
  • Windows Server 2012 R2 and 8.1
  • Windows Server 2016 and 10

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