Re: sms and adsm over firewalls

Matthew_S_Cramerarmstrong.com
Thu, 3 Jun 1999 10:45:35 -0400

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>I'm going to set up a firewall and a networkwork administrator asked me
>whether it is possible to install rules for microsoft sms and ibm asdm on
>the firewall.
>Is there anyone who can give me brief informtion on:
>- the protocol (tcp/udp, portnumbers, ...)
>- the security risks

Using ADSM on an unprotected network is dangerous. From what I understand
anyone can fire up the client and restore files to an unprotected server as it
authenticates using just the IP address and maybe a weak password. I don't
allow ADSM across my firewall.

Matt

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