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Subject: Re: [snort] Can't get whisker scan to log
From: Joey McAlerney (joeySiliconDefense.com)
Date: Mon Mar 06 2000 - 16:06:32 CST


I think a warning might be nice. Some will probably disagree. There are
probably people who use variable redefinition to their advantage. Of course,
it could take some time to prevent users from making all the silly mistakes.
After spending time catching this one, I know I won't be doing it again anytime
soon. :-)

-Joey M.

Martin Roesch wrote:

> Hmm, maybe I should pop a message when variables get redefined to
> prevent (well, illuminate) such potential problems...
>
> Thoughts anyone?
>
> -Marty
>
> Joey McAlerney wrote:
> >
> > Disregard this. I found a blasted $HOME_NET redeclaration where it should
> > not have been.
>
> --
> Martin Roesch <roeschhiverworld.com>
> Director of Forensic Systems http://www.hiverworld.com
> Hiverworld, Inc. Enterprise Network Security
> Network Forensics, Intrusion Detection and Risk Assessment