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List:       netbsd-tech-kern
Subject:    Re: multiple listen()ers on the same address
From:       Aidan Cully <aidan () kublai ! com>
Date:       2000-09-21 6:19:09
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On Thu, Sep 21, 2000 at 02:06:56AM -0400, Aidan Cully wrote:
>   In the case of ftpd, the PASV
> command wouldn't complete until the daemon is able to secure the address
> to listen on, thus eliminating the race.

never mind this...  I've just realised it would allow a DOS against an
ftpd that uses this mechanism.  The idea needs refinement.

sorry for the noise.
--aidan

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