Re: XP SP2 RC1

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From: Foxy (Foxy_at_zanadoo.com)
Date: 03/19/04 

Date: Fri, 19 Mar 2004 14:38:33 +0000 (UTC)

CZ wrote:
>>>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
>
>
So is that the reason why you get a (free for 1yr)third party
AV/Firewall product when you request the security update CD (Feb 04)
from Microsoft?

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