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Re: IP Spoofing/Masquarading
From: Samuel Korpi <korpi.samuel () gmail com>
Date: Wed, 9 Sep 2009 14:30:55 +0300
2009/9/9 M.D.Mufambisi <mufambisi () gmail com>:
I understand that IP packets can be spoofed ie change the source address to make it look like they originated from the internal LAN. However, when this is done across the internet, with a private IP address in its source field, how does this packet get routed through the internet?
The main issue is, how do the reply packets get back to the attacker? If the source address is spoofed, the destination address for the reply packets is invalid and the attacker has no idea whether the original packet successfully reached its destination. To answer your original guestion, the packet with spoofed source address may or may not get routed through the Internet. Packets with the so called private IP addresses (e.g., 10.x.x.x address space) are, in general, dropped by Internet routers. Also, the outbound firewall might check for spoofed addresses and drop those packets. /Samuel ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Securing Apache Web Server with thawte Digital Certificate In this guide we examine the importance of Apache-SSL and who needs an SSL certificate. We look at how SSL works, how it benefits your company and how your customers can tell if a site is secure. You will find out how to test, purchase, install and use a thawte Digital Certificate on your Apache web server. Throughout, best practices for set-up are highlighted to help you ensure efficient ongoing management of your encryption keys and digital certificates. http://www.dinclinx.com/Redirect.aspx?36;4175;25;1371;0;5;946;e13b6be442f727d1 ------------------------------------------------------------------------
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