Re: XP SP2 RC1

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From: CZ (CZ_at_no99spam.com)
Date: 03/18/04 

Date: Thu, 18 Mar 2004 09:13:26 -0800

>> Make sure to read this doc first, make appropriate changes, then install
SP2...

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=7bd948d7-b791-40b6-8364-685b84158c78&DisplayLang=en

Mark:

Unfortunately, my suspicions are being confirmed. Apparently, there is no
outbound firewall control in XP SP2.
"Windows Firewall will automatically allow all outbound connections,
regardless of the program and the user context"
I thought BGates stated there would be outbound control?

Re: firewall exceptions list:
It will be interesting to see what the hackers do with this:
"An application can be placed on the Windows Firewall exceptions list in
three ways.
First, it can be added programmatically by the application. It is
recommended that independent software vendors (ISVs) place their application
on the Windows Firewall exceptions list during installation."

Summary:
Apparently, SP2's firewall is still only for inbound control; it has nothing
for outbound control

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