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RE: Cisco PIX fixup protocol command
From: "Rosenhan, David" <David.Rosenhan () swiftbrands com>
Date: Wed, 11 Feb 2004 11:50:14 -0700
http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/iaabu/pix/pix_sw/v_63/co nfig/fixup.htm#1078381 David Rosenhan, CCNP Information Technology Swift & Company 1770 Promontory Circle Greeley, CO 80634 970-506-8045 -----Original Message----- From: S.Rohit [mailto:s.rohit () usa net] Sent: Wednesday, February 11, 2004 3:53 AM To: security-basics () securityfocus com Subject: Cisco PIX fixup protocol command hi everyone.... might sound like a very stupid question to ask, but i am looking for info on wat is the use of fixup protocol commands on the Cisco PIX device. wat is the exact usage and significance of this commands? and wat are the security implications of this command? i know that some fixup's like say fixup protocol smtp are good cos of the way they restrict the SMTP command set but how about the general syntax [no] fixup protocol [service] [port]? what is this used for and wat are the security implications for this? i am asking this because i'm seeing a recommendation in some PIX hardening guide to disable fixups or they flag fixups as a security issue? y is tat? rohit ------------------------------------------------------------------------ --- Free trial: Astaro Security Linux -- firewall with Spam/Virus Protection Protect your network with the comprehensive security solution that integrates six applications for ease of use and lower TCO. Firewall - Virus protection - Spam protection - URL blocking - VPN - Wireless security. Download 30-day evaluation at: http://www.astaro.com/php/contact/securityfocus.php ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ---- --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Free trial: Astaro Security Linux -- firewall with Spam/Virus Protection Protect your network with the comprehensive security solution that integrates six applications for ease of use and lower TCO. Firewall - Virus protection - Spam protection - URL blocking - VPN - Wireless security. Download 30-day evaluation at: http://www.astaro.com/php/contact/securityfocus.php ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Current thread:
- Cisco PIX fixup protocol command S . Rohit (Feb 11)
- Re: Cisco PIX fixup protocol command Jamie Pratt (Feb 12)
- Re: Cisco PIX fixup protocol command Brian Ford (Feb 12)
- RE: Cisco PIX fixup protocol command Joey Peloquin (Feb 13)
- Re: Cisco PIX fixup protocol command kawaii ryuko (Feb 12)
- Re: Cisco PIX fixup protocol command erisk (Feb 13)
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- RE: Cisco PIX fixup protocol command Chris Curtiss (Feb 12)
- Re: Cisco PIX fixup protocol command James Turnbull (Feb 13)
- RE: Cisco PIX fixup protocol command d'Ambly, Jeff (Feb 12)
- RE: Cisco PIX fixup protocol command Stefan Greve (Feb 12)
- RE: Cisco PIX fixup protocol command Rosenhan, David (Feb 12)
- Re: Cisco PIX fixup protocol command Ivan Coric (Feb 13)
- Re: Cisco PIX fixup protocol command erisk (Feb 13)
- RE: Cisco PIX fixup protocol command Christopher Black (Feb 13)
- Re: Cisco PIX fixup protocol command Jamie Pratt (Feb 12)