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RE: MAC address
From: "David Gillett" <gillettdavid () fhda edu>
Date: Fri, 17 Oct 2003 10:08:06 -0700
No. The MAC address on packets that arrive at your server will be a MAC address of the last router the packet passed through, not the source. Usually, this is going to be your own network's gateway. David Gillett
-----Original Message----- From: n30 [mailto:n30_lists () hotmail com] Sent: October 17, 2003 07:49 To: security-basics () securityfocus com Subject: MAC address Guys, Lets say i am a web programmer and i want to use strong sessions. Is it possible for the web server to determine the MAC of clients browsing the application. If yes, I can programatically use this MAC address in sessions to prevent lot of session related attacks. For right now, say I can implement the web application in any language i want. Thanks -n -------------------------------------------------------------- ------------- FREE Whitepaper: Better Management for Network Security Looking for a better way to manage your IP security? Learn how Solsoft can help you: - Ensure robust IP security through policy-based management - Make firewall, VPN, and NAT rules interoperable across heterogeneous networks - Quickly respond to network events from a central console Download our FREE whitepaper at: http://www.securityfocus.com/sponsor/Solsoft_security-basics_031015 -------------------------------------------------------------- --------------
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