Re: [PEN-TEST] anyone using firewalking?

[Jonathan Rickman <jonathan () XCORPS NET>]

On Wed, 20 Sep 2000, The Picard wrote:

> Just wondering how successful in the real world firewalking is. Any
> experience?
> [details on firewalking are available at
> http://www.packetfactory.net/Projects/Firewalk/].
>
> Thanks!

Generally, if you already have *some* knowledge of the network topology,
it can be very useful in determining what traffic is allowed to pass
through a particular fw/gateway. However, using it blindly can be VERY
tedious work, often requiring more time than it's worth.

--
Jonathan Rickman
X Corps Security
http://www.xcorps.net


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