ipfw and temporary port access

[Daniel Bye]

On Sat, Sep 16, 2006 at 03:06:13PM -0700, Noah wrote:
> Hi there,
> 
> I am trying to figure out how to open a port temporarily for a specific 
> IP who is able to provide a proper username and password on the website 
> of the box.  After authentication is verified then the IP address is 
> cached and temporarily allowed to access a specific port on the 
> server.   This temporary firewall changes would be handled by ipfw.
> 
> Any clues if a system like this is a already coded and out there somewhere?

Take a look at security/doorman or security/knock, both of which might
fit the bill.

Dan

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