* Török Edwin wrote:
> On 05/15/2010 01:34 AM, Nathan Gibbs wrote:
>>
>> At our site, the "update server" hosts clamav DBs, snort rules,  some conf
>> files, etc.  The ability to protect the other data would be a plus.  It would
>> add another layer of defense to our setup.  However its not workable if
>> Freshclam cannot speak https. 
> 
> Can you serve the other data via https, and only the freshclam updates
> via http?
> 

Precisely, the solution I would expect from the ClamAV Team.

( Biting my tongue, trying to be nice, thinking happy thoughts ...)
ARRRRRGH!!!
Thats all I'm going to say about that.

> 
> On 05/15/2010 02:12 AM, Nathan Gibbs wrote:
>> Seriously, wget can do it, freshclam could too.
> 
> I think it would be doable if optional support for GnuTLS is added
> to freshclam:
> http://www.gnu.org/software/gnutls/manual/gnutls.html#Simple-client-example-with-anonymous-authentication
> 
> As far as the bugreport goes I think it would be moved to unplanned
> until someone provides a patch.
> 
If I could code in c++, sure.

However, as stated, I "won't waste anyone's time if the ClamAV Team won't even
consider it."


-- 
Sincerely,

Nathan Gibbs

Systems Administrator
Christ Media
http://www.cmpublishers.com


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