Tom wrote:
> > > This is normal or ... ?
> > >
> > > Aug 8 23:25:56 xover identd[32534]: Connection from hackermagnet.iadfw.net
> > > Aug 8 23:25:56 xover identd[32534]: from: 206.66.12.230 (hackermagnet.iadfw.net
>) for: 1811, 6668
> >
> > identd requests are normal, if somewhat pointless most of the time.
> > When your box connects to a server, the server may connect back to
> > your ident server to find the username associated with the connection,
> > so that it can log it.
> >
> > As the information is only as reliable as the host which provides it,
> > you may wish to restrict identd connections to hosts which are under
> > your control.
>
> Just a thought, but why not rem it out in inetd.conf all-together?
> Is it ever actually _needed_ for anything?
It allows networking daemons to log the remote (client-end) username
associated with each connection. If you have multiple boxes under your
control, this information can be useful (i.e. if you control the
client system, then you can assume that the information which identd
provides is valid).
--
Glynn Clements <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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