Cisco ASA Audit Event: 318004

318004: Problem locating link site advertisement

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-3-318004: area string lsid IP_address mask netmask adv IP_address type number.

Event 318004 is generated when the OSPF process has a problem locating the link state advertisement. This might lead to a memory leak.

How could you resolve this situation?

If this event keeps recurring, contact Cisco TAC.

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