I agree that looking into the relevance of a firewall is something to think about. I personally agree with you, its more of a question of can it be done versus is it worth it. I will take some time to read up on the link you posted, should be helpful.
On Fri, Oct 1, 2010 at 4:06 PM, Nick Kralevich <[email protected]> wrote: > iptables is only configurable by root. Unless you're on a rooted phone, > configuring IP firewalls is not allowed. > > But, stepping back. Why do you think you need a firewall? Android doesn't > allow listening ports by default, and this is enforced via the Compatibility > Test Suite (CTS) > > > http://android.git.kernel.org/?p=platform/cts.git;a=blob;f=tests/tests/net/src/android/net/cts/ListeningPortsTest.java;h=ff6b4e9d9460b946893879f13bc3c1d16b73c001;hb=froyo > > So, it's impossible to make an inbound connection to your phone. > > Certainly, you could install an application which creates a new listening > port, or makes outbound connections. But then, why did you install the > application? What are you hoping a firewall will do? > > -- Nick > > On Fri, Oct 1, 2010 at 12:04 PM, Patrick Vicens <[email protected]>wrote: > >> Anyone know about any implementations of IP tables on assorted android >> devices? Seems a lot of the security software claim to implement firewalls >> but avoid mentioning that they don't on android. >> >> Is iptables out of the box included? is it configured? Any applications >> for working with it? >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "Android Security Discussions" group. >> To post to this group, send email to >> [email protected]. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> [email protected]<android-security-discuss%[email protected]> >> . >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/android-security-discuss?hl=en. >> > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Android Security Discussions" group. > To post to this group, send email to > [email protected]. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected]<android-security-discuss%[email protected]> > . > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/android-security-discuss?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Android Security Discussions" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/android-security-discuss?hl=en.
