Cisco ASA Audit Event: 106013

106013: Dropping echo request to PAT address

Cisco ASA is a security device that provides the combined capabilities of a firewall, an antivirus, and an intrusion prevention system. It also facilitates virtual private network (VPN) connections. It helps to detect threats and stop attacks before they spread through the network.

Message: %ASA-2-106013: Dropping echo request from IP_address to PAT address IP_address.

Event 106013 is generated when the ASA discards an inbound ICMP Echo request packet with a destination address that corresponds to a PAT global address. It is discarded because it cannot specify which PAT host should receive the packet. The source and PAT IP addresses are specified in the message.

How could you resolve this situation?

This event does not require any action.

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