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Old 09-13-2005, 03:22 PM   #1
R4z0r
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Lockdown Apache VirtualHost by Referrer


Hi All,

I am trying to lock down a specific VirtualHost in Apache, I want it only to be possible to access if they are comming from a certain referrer - is this possible?

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Old 09-14-2005, 01:04 PM   #2
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It is possible, you could do it the same way that some sites pervent image hotlinking:
http://apache-server.com/tutorials/ATimage-theft.html

Obviously the referer can be easily spoofed so don't rely on it for security or anything.
 
  


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