Hello,
I want to hide the iPlanet Messaging Version / Hotfix / Build information from the message header.
Also i want to hide the iPlanet Messaging Version / Hotfix / Build information when i do
telnet localhost 25
Can any one know how to do this... please let me know.
Regards
Devendra
Hi,
Why exactly do you wish to do this? What problem are you attempting to overcome? The information provided by the build information is extremely valuable in troubleshooting. Not providing this information due to 'security through obscurity' reasons can be self defeating.
Cheers,
Shane.
I agree with Shane.
Security by obscurity is rarely any more secure than nothing.
Hackers don't really care what version of anything you have. They simply try everytihing.
The best way to achieve secure servers is to:
1. Apply all current patches.
2. Pay attention to who has ability to log into your system.
3. Pay attention to what ports are open in your firewall.
4. Expect detailed recommendations from security vendors, not single words, or short sentances. Expect "why" as part of such recommendations, not simple, "I can see your server version:. You should not be running a version with security problems.
No version of Messaging Server's MTA has ever been confirmed to have had a security breach exploited over the 20 year history of PMDF or Messaging 5.0 or later....
\I would think that with this history, showing the version, assuming a hacker actually cared, would be a help, rather than a hole.
