Re: serious telnet bug; is it just me?

Kevin L. McBride (klm@mscg.com)
Fri, 8 Sep 95 15:52:32 EST

Dr. Delete Ph.D. wrote:

> I'm waiting for crash-portmaster-worm.c to show up on Internet...
>
> It'd be quite trivial to code.

crash-portmaster-worm.pl would be even easier.

>
> Almost as trivial as it is to FIX this problem..
>
> Just use packet filters, people :-) sheesh..

Ahem. Packet filters are a good WORKAROUND, but nowhere close to a fix.

I agree that people need to install packet filters, and quickly, to
avoid denial of service attacks but, ultimately, Livingston will need
to address and FIX the problem.

Carl, or someone, could do us all a service by posting a filter here for
those people on this list who don't know how to set them up.

-- 
Kevin