Glynn Clements wrote:
>
> Nick wrote:
>
> > This is normal or ... ?
> >
> > Aug 8 23:25:56 xover identd[32534]: Connection from hackermagnet.iadfw.net
> > Aug 8 23:25:56 xover identd[32534]: from: 206.66.12.230 (hackermagnet.iadfw.net )
>for: 1811, 6668
>
> identd requests are normal, if somewhat pointless most of the time.
> When your box connects to a server, the server may connect back to
> your ident server to find the username associated with the connection,
> so that it can log it.
>
> As the information is only as reliable as the host which provides it,
> you may wish to restrict identd connections to hosts which are under
> your control.
>
Just a thought, but why not rem it out in inetd.conf all-together?
Is it ever actually _needed_ for anything?
Thanks,
Tom
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