Kernel Security Alert

[Craig White]

>
> "J.L.Francois" wrote:
> >
> > Haven't seen this posted on the list yet:
> >
> > http://sendmail.net/?feed=000607linuxbug
> >
> > Be Afraid!
> >
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> 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