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BenCheer.com
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ipfilter

My company using hpux v11i v2, if i've build up a apache http, and use ipf as firewall.
Port 80, 443
I try to check ipf log which pass through those ports, and check apache log whether it contains executable command ....././passwd, ././chmod , etc.

My question is what i am checking is enough or not?

Thanks a lot
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Peter Godron
Honored Contributor

Re: ipfilter

Hi,
seems you are checking all the correct files, but what are you trying to prevent/detect.
BenCheer.com
Occasional Contributor

Re: ipfilter

Hi ,
My supervisor want me to prevent hacking from internet.
Steven E. Protter
Exalted Contributor

Re: ipfilter

Shalom,

Go with an ipfilter configuration that first rejects allpass through, and then accepts only 80 and 443.

This will limit traffic to your machine to those two ports alone.

This alone is not enough to prevent hacking but it will limit their options. Its still possible to exploit web server flaws and gain access to the box.

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BenCheer.com
Occasional Contributor

Re: ipfilter

if i try put a firewall(such as checkpoint) in front of unix then put the web server (unix) within DMZ, is it much more better?

thx
Robert Fritz
Regular Advisor

Re: ipfilter

I'd also suggest going through your http.conf file and removing any module support you don't need, and the functionality you don't use. Also, you may consider using HP-UX Bastille to harden your system further.

-R
Those Who Would Sacrifice Liberty for Security Deserve Neither." - Benjamin Franklin
BenCheer.com
Occasional Contributor

Re: ipfilter

Thanks