nmap tricks and xmas scan

[Dave Wreski <dave@nic.com>]

Hi all,

When running nmap against a Linux box thru an ipchains firewall using the
xmas scan, it reports dozens of ports being open on the box when in fact
they're not.  What is the cause of this?

Thanks,
Dave


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