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The attack consists of sending a packet having the same address for source and destination to a machine. This causes MS-Windows to enter into infinite loop, which denies part of the computer's services. The recommended workaround is to ensure that there is a firewall protecting the computer. What the impact of such a packet upon Linux TCP/IP subsystem? Do Linux users need their firewall to be appropriately configured until the TCP/IP subsystem is made immune against attacks by such packets? --- Omer -- My own blog is at http://www.livejournal.com/users/tddpirate/ My opinions, as expressed in this E-mail message, are mine alone. They do not represent the official policy of any organization with which I may be affiliated in any way. WARNING TO SPAMMERS: at http://www.zak.co.il/spamwarning.html ================================================================= To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word "unsubscribe" in the message body, e.g., run the command echo unsubscribe | mail [EMAIL PROTECTED]