[lug] Cisco 675 and code red worm fix

[Calvin Dodge]

On Fri, Sep 14, 2001 at 09:30:11AM -0600, Qwest Email wrote:
> I am using a Cisco 675 hook to a linux box for internet and E-Mail.  I implemented the temporary fix for the Code Red Worm and have been awaiting the permanent solution.  The solution was listed on the Qwest site and requires a Mac or Windows box that I don't have to do the fix. I looking through the archive and didn't find the topic.   

What is the permanent fix?  A firmware upgrade?  If so, can you borrow a Windows system to do the upgrade?

Are you in a position where your Linux box can handle firewalling on its own?  If so, have you considered running the Cisco in "bridged" mode?  That means the Cisco becomes effectively invisible to the network (it has no IP address). Then the only way to control the Cisco is via its serial port (we do this at work). That would obviate the need for a firmware upgrade.

Calvin 

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