[linux-security] Re: Programming ....

[Antonomasia <ant notatla demon co uk>]

Arni,

> I am building my own TCP daemon for easing some routine admin stuff... I am
> no expert on security,. I would really appreciate it if someone sent me some
> pointers to writing TCP daemons that are hacker-proof( i know there is
>  nothing like that...but I do not want to be making mistakes in coding that
> are well known.. ;)
> 
> The daemon runs as root....so that is why I am woried....

book: Practical UNIX & Internet Security  (O'Reilly)

linux security audit FAQ
This contains abundant references to further things such as Matt Bishop's
articles and Adam Shostack's review guide.
  http://www-jcr.lmh.ox.ac.uk./~security

You could also try explaining what this tool does and why it is needed.
If it is going to be open-source I'll have a look at it and you might
want to invite comments from security-audit ferret lmh ox ac uk 

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