IP Fragmentation Attack is a DDoS technique that targets system availability by overloading infrastructure. This page explains the attack, mitigation capabilities, and the role of WEDOS Global.
Description
Overwhelms the server with fragmented IP packets, consuming processing resources.
Mitigation Capabilities
Anycast: Yes, disperses fragmented traffic across nodes.
NGINX Proxy: No, not designed for fragmented traffic.
HAProxy: No, irrelevant for IP fragmentation.
IDS Suricata: Yes, detects fragmented packet patterns.
WAF: No, not suitable for fragmented traffic.
OWASP Rules: No, unrelated to IP fragmentation threats.
Complex anycast solution – WEDOS Global (or Cloudflare for example): Yes, mitigates IP fragmentation attacks effectively.
Solutions
Use firewalls with fragmentation reassembly checks and IDS systems.
Why WEDOS Global?
WEDOS Global provides Anycast-powered edge protection that filters malicious traffic before it reaches your core systems. For DDoS types like IP Fragmentation Attack, WEDOS offers scalable global filtering combined with advanced detection strategies and 24/7 support.
Can WEDOS Global Help?
✅ WEDOS Global is highly effective against this attack due to global Anycast and intelligent filtering.