[ale] Cracked many Linux systems

[Bob's ALE Mail]

> From: Michael Smith <MSmith at webtonetech.com>
> To: Atlanta Linux Enthusiasts <ale at ale.org>
> Subject: RE: [ale] Cracked many Linux systems
> Date: Wed, 28 Mar 2001 15:44:14 -0500

> I was wondering if samba has the same issues as nfs.  I mount everything at
> home this way.  I, of course, would expect a firewall to have a rule to
> block any inbound /outbound data on the 13* ports on the external Ethernet
> adapter.  I wouldn't want anyone in my cable area using my printer or any
> other shares I have set up.  Any ideas on security?

No, Samba does not have the UDP and buggy software problems that NFS has; it
is a good alternative where applicable.

It is important to correctly configure Samba and this is complicated to do
correctly.

Bob
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