Firewalls: ICMP Packet through Firewall / router

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Subject:	ICMP Packet through Firewall / router
From:	Benjamin Brumaire <brumaire @ arcor . net>
Date:	Mon, 27 Oct 1997 14:03:23 +0100
To:	Firewalls @ GreatCircle . Com

Hi all,

I have heard about the danger with ICMP packet ( shutdown and the
possibility to read and send data). Should we deny access for ICMP
packet in our DMZ because of this danger ?
What is your opinion about this.

Benjamin Brumaire

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