How did that initial Evo 4G load get past CTS? On Fri, Oct 1, 2010 at 1:06 PM, Nick Kralevich <[email protected]> wrote: > iptables is only configurable by root. Unless you're on a rooted phone, > configuring IP firewalls is not allowed. > But, stepping back. Why do you think you need a firewall? Android doesn't > allow listening ports by default, and this is enforced via the Compatibility > Test Suite (CTS) > http://android.git.kernel.org/?p=platform/cts.git;a=blob;f=tests/tests/net/src/android/net/cts/ListeningPortsTest.java;h=ff6b4e9d9460b946893879f13bc3c1d16b73c001;hb=froyo > So, it's impossible to make an inbound connection to your phone. > Certainly, you could install an application which creates a new listening > port, or makes outbound connections. But then, why did you install the > application? What are you hoping a firewall will do? > -- Nick > > On Fri, Oct 1, 2010 at 12:04 PM, Patrick Vicens <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> Anyone know about any implementations of IP tables on assorted android >> devices? Seems a lot of the security software claim to implement firewalls >> but avoid mentioning that they don't on android. >> >> Is iptables out of the box included? is it configured? Any applications >> for working with it? >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "Android Security Discussions" group. >> To post to this group, send email to >> [email protected]. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> [email protected]. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/android-security-discuss?hl=en. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Android Security Discussions" group. > To post to this group, send email to > [email protected]. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected]. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/android-security-discuss?hl=en. >
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