Re: predictable IP ID

Alan Cox (alan@lxorguk.ukuu.org.uk)
Mon, 4 Oct 1999 16:29:35 +0100 (BST)

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> What if attacked server is running a web server and is known to be
> mmap'ing static content... think about this very carefully, it is
> identical to your initial interpretation of my argument with the added
> element of being a remote attack. Many people do this and don't
> consider is remotely exploitable in any way, right?

They rely on the web server being secure. Its totally different to the
arbitary code case.

Alan

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