Hi.
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Tracy [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Sent: venerdi 8 agosto 2003 0.05
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: [WinPcap-users] Preventing the install of rpcapd.exe?
>
>
> The WinPcap 3.0 installer installs a service, "Remote
> Packet Capture Protocol v.0 (experimental)", which
> executes the file rpcapd.exe. The purpose of this
> service is to provide remote capture. However, our
> clients are concerned with potential security issues
> involved with having such a service present on their
> systems (even if inactive by default). Is there a way
> to customize the WinPcap installer (e.g. using a
> script) to prevent the install of this service and
> corresponding executable?
We should do that.
The problem is the time (which is always a scarse resource).
> If not, may our installer
> simply remove the service entry from the Windows
> services panel and then delete the file rpcapd.exe?
Yes, of course.
> If our installer does remove the remote capture
> capability from WinPcap as described, will WinPcap
> still function correctly?
Absolutely yes.
However... why an inactive service is seen as a potential security risk?
Cheers,
fulvio
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