Oracle Error CLSGN-00175: Invalid packet received – dropping connection.

Oracle Error Message

CLSGN-00175: Invalid packet received – dropping connection.

Reason for the Error

The packet was ignored by the server because it was invalid. This may be caused by another process sending malformed packets. This error is usually accompanied by another error which describes the exact error that occurred.

Solution

Use system tools to determine if a non-GNS process is sending data to the server.