Tagged Questions

4
votes
2answers
66 views

Executing arbitrary commands through iptables-restore input

During a pentest I found a way to add arbitrary iptables firewall rules to a server. These rules get applied by way of the iptables-restore command, and I've been wondering whether there is any way to ...
1
vote
2answers
263 views

Test firewall rules (Linux)

I have a question about how to test the firewall rules. To be more specific, for academic purpose I have to set up a machine which will accept all kind of packets o a specific interface. I added an ...
2
votes
1answer
115 views

Consequences of using -s and -d arguments in iptables

We are studying iptables for a Computer Systems Security course. We are confused as to what happens when the -s and -d arguments are both used in the same rule, such as: iptables -A OUTPUT -s ...
1
vote
2answers
354 views

How is iptables useful to prevent attacks against a LAN?

I need some advice securing a LAN using iptables. I've found lots of examples on how to secure single host with iptables, including scanning ports, attacking using ICMP-flood and TCP-flood. These ...
4
votes
4answers
9k views

Tips for a secure iptables config to defend from attacks. (client side!)

Own examples: ############### # KERNEL PARAMETER CONFIGURATION # PREVENT YOU SYSTEM FROM ANSWERING ICMP ECHO REQUESTS echo 1 > /proc/sys/net/ipv4/icmp_echo_ignore_all # DROP ICMP ECHO-REQUEST ...
0
votes
2answers
2k views

IPTables default security rules for a gateway/router?

On a router such as dd-wrt or tomato, what would be some default iptables rules? I am asking for rules on a router/gateway - For example; blocking SYN flood attacks, or XMAS attacks. The basic ...