[H-GEN] Squid forwarded_for option

[David Duffy (AVD)]

Ted Percival wrote:
> David Duffy (AVD) wrote:
>   
>> I have a Debian server with squid running. The forwarded_for option was
>> turned on by default. I have now turned it off. Was there any inherent
>> security problem with outside people knowing the internal IP address of
>> the (Windows) boxes? This server does have firewall rules in place.
>>   
>>     
> There is only a problem if you believe in security through obscurity.
>   

So, what you're saying is that it poses no additional threat? ie. A
properly configured server will be equally as effective whether or not
the forwarded_for option is turned on.
David...

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