On Tue, Jan 13, 2004 at 09:35:15AM -0500, Jim Jagielski wrote:
> 
> Without a doubt. Look at how many exploits grep on not only
> the "name" of the server but also the version. 
> 
So it is ok to be vulnerable - as long as it isn't obvious?
I must say that I don't buy that argument - it will just lull
admins to sleep, making them postpone security updates.

For those who want to identify specific servers, there's always
the option of adding a ServerHeader.

Not to mention that it might hurt the netcraft stats too ;) 

vh

Mads Toftum
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`Darn it, who spiked my coffee with water?!' - lwall

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