Bug 47531 - Netfilter lacks ability to filter packets via Application-origin
Summary: Netfilter lacks ability to filter packets via Application-origin
Status: RESOLVED INVALID
Alias: None
Product: Networking
Classification: Unclassified
Component: Netfilter/Iptables (show other bugs)
Hardware: All Linux
: P1 high
Assignee: networking_netfilter-iptables@kernel-bugs.osdl.org
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Reported: 2012-09-14 17:48 UTC by Chad
Modified: 2012-09-15 14:04 UTC (History)
1 user (show)

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Kernel Version: 3.6
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Regression: No
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Description Chad 2012-09-14 17:48:09 UTC
Users need the ability for Linux firewall to filter packets based on what Application they are originating from. This ability is present in Mac and Windows firewalls, but not Linux.

For example, users would like ability to open Port 80 for Firefox, but keep Port 80 closed for other applications.

This ability enhances Privacy & Security of the user but also helps to better inform the user about the comings and goings of internet traffic and what application/s are causing the traffic.
Comment 1 Alan 2012-09-15 14:04:52 UTC
Not actually a bug as such.

This is best discussed as a proposal on netdev@vger.kernel.org

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