The problem is that the rcon port on the server dies (gets closed). That's a client error message when trying to establish the TCP connection.
It has happened to me under some circunstances and there is only one solution, restart the server in order to have all the listening ports binded again. -- PiTaGoRaS Alfred Reynolds escribi� (Tue, 19 Oct 2004 14:16:39 -0700): > Can you send me the actual error string you see on the client when > you have these RCON problems ( "Connection failed (No ...)" isn't > something the engine would print). Or is this an external tool > producing the error? > > A fix for a few of the active exploits is due out in the next > couple of days. > > - Alfred > > ----Original Message---- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jeff > Stuart Sent: Tuesday, October 19, 2004 1:00 PM To: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [hlds_linux] Another > possible rcon exploit? > >> Ok... here's a weird one. Got an admin of mine who says every >> once in a while, when he wants to go kick someone, he loses rcon >> privs. When this happens, the following error appears: >> >> Connection failed (No connection could be made because the target >> machine actively refused it. ) >> >> After this point, ALL rcon commands seem to fail for everyone. >> >> Anyone else seeing this? >> >> FYI Valve and Alfred, WHEN are we going to see a new release of >> CS Source? These exploits are frigging killing us all here! >> _______________________________________________ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds_linux
