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RE: Windows Firewall Has A Backdoor


From: "Chris Goodwin" <chris.goodwin () epicenterprises com>
Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2005 13:53:52 -0500

Does anyone know if this key is monitored by the MS Antispyware resident
protection?


Chris Goodwin


-----Original Message-----
From: Jay Calvert [mailto:jcalvert () habaneronetworks com]
Sent: Saturday, February 19, 2005 3:53 PM
To: bugtraq () securityfocus com
Subject: Windows Firewall Has A Backdoor




By adding a new key to the registry in
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE/SYSTEM/Services/SharedAccess/Parameters/FirewallPolicy/St
andardProfile/AuthorizedApplications/List you can circumvent the whole
purpose of the firewall with out the users interaction or knowledge.
Spyware / Adware manufacturer's are already do this.

More information and a little rant at:
http://habaneronetworks.com/viewArticle.php?ID=144


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Jay Calvert
HabaneroNetworks.com


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