Proxy Tunneling (via the HTTP CONNECT method)
Proxy Tunneling (via the HTTP CONNECT method)
- Subject: Proxy Tunneling (via the HTTP CONNECT method)
- From: Larry Gerndt <email@hidden>
- Date: Wed, 05 Nov 2003 19:54:30 -0800
I just learned about the HTTP CONNECT method, the spec for which is a now
obsolete but yet widely implemented internet draft, (for those interested,
this can be found at
http://www.web-cache.com/Writings/Internet-Drafts/draft-luotonen-web-proxy-t
unneling-01.txt.)
The CONNECT(host,port) method, if implemented by a particular Proxy,
establishes a "tunneled" connection through the Proxy to the destination
server located at host,port. The orignal intent was to establish a tunnel
to port 443 for SSL, but it also allows for tunneling to port 80 for HTTP.
My question is, can it also be used for establishing a direct connection
(i.e. straight TCP) to a high port? I realize this would depend on which
Proxy, but the question is whether *most* proxies would allow this. Does
anyone know?
--
Larry Gerndt
AIM Handle: SonOfTheSonOfMan
Let the truth be told though the heavens fall -- James Garrison
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