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Re: Protecting publicly reacheable servers (e.g. HTTP)?


From: "Marcus J. Ranum" <mjr () nfr com>
Date: Sun, 25 Nov 2001 22:52:44 -0500

ark () eltex ru wrote:
I am still trying to figure out how to prevent data-driven attacks
on proxy level.

I don't think it can be done. The only chance is to be super
restrictive in what you accept - to the point of accepting
nothing. If you do that, you generally defeat your objectives
if you're trying to actually exchange information with
someone. :(

mjr.

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