Date: Fri, 6 Jul 2001 17:01:03 -0400 From: "Jason Burdick" <webmaster@yclan.net> To: <security@freebsd.org> Subject: Re: Hiding Versions Message-ID: <003801c1065e$c4724480$0c8e1581@yclan.net> References: <200107061929.MAA30700@user7.hushmail.com>
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Hiding version strings is very pointless. The only use is to let admins be a tad bit more lazy in patching so s'kiddies, who only look for version strings for exploit purposes, will pass by the box. This doesn't stop someone with a clue, so it's a waste of time. Patch the box correctly, and you'll have less problems. Besides, Netcraft is cool. It's nice to see that I have the second longest uptime on campus. :) This has been discussed many times before, check the list archives. Jason Burdick System Administrator, Jester's Court Communications To Unsubscribe: send mail to majordomo@FreeBSD.org with "unsubscribe freebsd-security" in the body of the message
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