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does apache listen on UDP packets destinated to port 80?

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matej148

9:04 am on May 31, 2012 (gmt 0)

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Hi all!
In the case that I have empty iptables, settings of Apache config file are default and my computer is destination of UDP flood (UDP packets are destinated to port 80). Does Apache listen these packets? Or does computer forward these packets to Apache?
I am investigating that if UDP flood is main problem of computer or Apache webserver.

Thanks in advance for your answers.
Matej

phranque

3:31 am on Jun 3, 2012 (gmt 0)

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apache should only be listening in TCP, not UDP.
i don't know of any UDP services that require port 80.
even though apache isn't listening a flood of that port could affect performance.
you should block this at the firewall.