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Author: TheWolfcodewolf@earthlink.net
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Subject: Kernel Security Alert
Craig White wrote:
>
> >
> > "J.L.Francois" wrote:
> > >
> > > Haven't seen this posted on the list yet:
> > >
> > > http://sendmail.net/?feed=000607linuxbug
> > >
> > > Be Afraid!
> > >
> > > Jean Francois Sends...
> > > President & CEO - MagusNet, Inc.,    MagusNet.com,
> > MagusNet.Gilbert.AZ.US
> > > Director Of Managed Services OpNIX,  http://www.opnix.com/
> > > ***********************Simply Better
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> > > 602-770-JLF1 - Cellular, ICQ:  8137851

> > >
> > > _______________________________________________
> > > Plug-discuss mailing list -
> > > http://lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss
> > Does this affect pople who do not allow services ouside??
> >
> > I am firewalling all ports for SYN packets.
> >
> > The Wolf
> > --
> Actually, my understanding is that this is a local exploit only...meaning
> that the firewall is not a factor.
>
> Wouldn't blocking the return of all SYN packets prevent masquerading from
> working?
>
> Craig
>
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Not really.

I think only in ftp case it may be a factor. But there is a workaround.


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