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You'll either sing or cry after reading this report. Though I can't tell you how I know, trust me when I say that the results are *highly* accurate ;).
Also, this is a VERY good read because it goes into detail exactly how a windows networking stack works.
http://www.vigilantminds.com/files/d..._firewalls.pdf
Enjoy!
It was indeed a good read. It also goes some way to explaning why after some cleanups users have problems connecting to the net. Tcp/ip and Lsp stack getting fuxOred
Good info..
That'll help me debunk more salestalk(r) when meeting with the salesmen once again..
I read something along these lines before @ security focus.
However, at the moment, looks like their site is fux0rd.
Or, when the DB is finally up again... checkQuote:
Sorry, the database is currently unavailable, please try your request again shortly
Software Firewalls: Made of Straw?
http://www.securityfocus.com/infocus/1839
http://www.securityfocus.com/infocus/1840
Ok... well, maybe the DB error is off and on. Now I can get to them. /shrug
As to the XP Firewall, is anyone suprised? wsock32.dll ring a bell? I just love and HATE DCOM.
I was suprised to see any firewall pass the LSP Insertion test.