Security question

[Rick Stevens]

On Thu, 2006-01-05 at 09:33 -0500, Juan wrote:
>  
> Hi all.
> I have FC4 installed.
> I was trying to setup the firewall using the Desktop/Security level
> tab and I mistakenly closed some ports I need open. 
> When I realized my error I tried to get the setup screen again but now
> when I click on Security Level nothing happens.
> Is there a way to recover the functionality of "Security Level"?
> I had to disable iptables at the services screen in order to have this
> box usable but I am very concerned about its security.
> Thanks in advance  

Depending on which ports you closed, the security program may not be
able to connect to your GUI.

Try running "system-config-securitylevel" as the root user.

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