On Monday 19 February 2001 02:12, Jeff Barnes wrote:
With a static IP address someone could address my server by
my_static_ip_address:80
If you have Apache (httpd) running they could use their browser and point it to your box using what you gave. Or, they could exploit your httpd if you are running an older version of httpd (check SuSE's site for httpd security issues.) Or they could telnet in through port 23 if you have the telnetd running. To see how vunerable your are go to: http://www.sdesign.com/securitytest and have it check your box. JLK
How would they address my server if my internet providor does not use static IP addresses?
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