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Everything about Ipchains
User-space portion of Linux kernel packet filtering system
Linux IP Firewalling Chains, normally called ipchains, is free software to control the packet filter or firewall capabilities in the 2.2 series of Linux kernels. It superseded ipfirewall, but was replaced by iptables in the 2.4 series. Unlike iptables, ipchains is stateless. Wikipedia →
🧠Start here: a 6-step reading path
- Read the overview: IpchainsA 5-minute orientation
- Pick up a classic book: An Investigation and Assessment of Linux Ipchains and its Vulnerabilities with Respect To Network SecurityThe most-reprinted book on the subject
- Go sideways: IptablesA closely related topic
- Go sideways: NetfilterA closely related topic
đź“– Definitions
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🗂️ The subject at a glance
🏆 Landmark papers (most cited)
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đź“š Books worth reading
- 📕An Investigation and Assessment of Linux Ipchains and its Vulnerabilities with Respect To Network Security · 2000
An investigation and assessment of Linux Ipchains and its vulnerabilities with respect to network securityBryan S. Lopez · 2000
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