The issue is TSource Engine Query is what Steam uses in order to retrieve server data, this isn't unique to my server, your server could be attacked in the same way.
Imagine it like 1,000 people rapidly clicking the "refresh" button on the server information window. On Sun, Oct 24, 2010 at 2:23 AM, Michael Krasnow <[email protected]> wrote: > use something like querycache, > > On Sat, Oct 23, 2010 at 9:19 PM, goatscaper Goatso <[email protected] > >wrote: > > > Malicious users can continuously spam the TSource Engine Query USP packet > > to > > any given server, causing the server to crash under the pressure. > > > > I've been subject to this spam and I believe Valve should do something in > > order to prevent this packet from being spammed. If I block the packet > then > > legitimate users cannot see my game, if I let it go, my game is > unplayable. > > _______________________________________________ > > To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, > > please visit: > > http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds > > > > > > -- > Michael Krasnow > http://mnkras.com > [email protected] > _______________________________________________ > To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, > please visit: > http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds > _______________________________________________ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds
