概述
防火墙可以保护我们的网络免受攻击。我们可以选择打开哪些端口，关闭哪些端口。但是有些攻击者可以用端口扫描程序扫描服务器的所有端口来收集有用的信息（哪些端口打开，哪些关闭）。
下面是对PortSentry的介绍：
l 服务器被端口扫描是入侵的前兆。PortSentry被设计成实时地发现端口扫描并对端口扫描作出反应。一旦发现端口扫描，PortSentry做出的反应有：
l 通过syslog()函数给出一个日志消息
l 自动地把对服务器进行端口扫描的主机加到TCP-Wrappers的“/etc/hosts.deny”文件中
l 本地主机会自动把所有的信息流都从定向到一个不存在的主机
l 本地主机用包过滤程序把所有的数据包（来自对其进行端口扫描的主机）都过滤掉。
注意事项
下面所有的命令都是Unix兼容的命令。
源路径都为“/var/tmp”（当然在实际情况中也可以用其它路径）。
安装在RedHat Linux 6.1和6.2下测试通过。
要用“root”用户进行安装。
PortSentry的版本是1.0。
软件包的来源
PortSentry的主页：http://www.psionic.com/abacus/portsentry/。
下载：portsentry-1.0.tar.gz。
安装软件包需要注意的问题
最好在编译前和编译后都做一张系统中所有文件的列表，然后用“diff”命令去比较它们，找出其中的差别并知道到底把软件安装在哪里。只要简单地在编译之前运行一下命令“find /* >PortSentry1”，在编译和安装完软件之后运行命令“find /* > PortSentry2”，最后用命令“diff PortSentry1 PortSentry2 > PortSentry-Installed”找出变化。
解压软件包
把软件包（tar.gz）解压：
[root@deep /]# cp portsentry-version.tar.gz /var/tmp/
[root@deep /]# cd /var/tmp
[root@deep tmp]# tar xzpf portsentry-version.tar.gz
编译和优化
必须修改“Makefile”文件，设置PortSentry的安装路径、编译标记，还要根据你的系统进行优化。必须根据RedHat的文件系统结构来修改“Makefile”文件。
第一步
转到新的PortSentry目录。
编辑“Makefile”文件（vi Makefile）并改变下面这几行：
CC = cc
改为：
CC = egcs
CFLAGS = -O -Wall
改为：
CFLAGS = -O9 -funroll-loops -ffast-math -malign-double -mcpu=pentiumpro -march=pentiumpro -fomit -frame-pointer -fno-exceptions –Wall
INSTALLDIR = /usr/local/psionic
改为：
INSTALLDIR = /usr/psionic
上面这些修改是为了把“Makefile”配置为使用“egcs”编译器，使用适应于我们系统的编译优化标记，并且把PortSentry安装到我们选择的目录。
第二步
因为我们不用“/usr/local/psionic”目录，我们必须“portsentry_config.h”头文件中PortSentry的配置。
编辑“portsentry_config.h”文件（vi portsentry_config.h）并改变下面这一行：
#define CONFIG_FILE ""/usr/local/psionic/portsentry/portsentry.conf""
改为：
#define CONFIG_FILE ""/usr/psionic/portsentry/portsentry.conf""
第三步
在系统中安装PortSentry。
[root@deep portsentry-1.0]# make linux
[root@deep portsentry-1.0]# make install
第三步
上面的命令配置软件，编译软件，最后把它安装到合适的目录中。
清除不必要的文件
用下面的命令删除不必要的文件：
[root@deep /]# cd /var/tmp
[root@deep tmp]# rm -rf portsentry-version/ portsentry-version_tar.gz
“rm”命令删除所有编译和安装PortSentry所需要的源程序，并且把PortSentry软件的压缩包删除掉。
配置“/usr/psionic/portsentry/portsentry.conf”文件
“/usr/psionic/portsentry/portsentry.conf”是PortSentry的主要配置文件。你可设置需要监听的端口，需要禁止、监控的IP地址，等等。可以看PortSentry得“README.install”文件以获取更多的信息。
编辑“portsentry.conf”文件（vi /usr/psionic/portsentry.conf）并且根据需要做出改变：
# PortSentry Configuration
#
# $Id: portsentry.conf,v 1.13 1999/11/09 02:45:42 crowland Exp crowland $
#
# IMPORTANT NOTE: You CAN NOT put spaces between your port arguments.
#
# The default ports will catch a large number of common probes
#
# All entries must be in quotes.
#######################
# Port Configurations #
#######################
#
#
# Some example port configs for classic and basic Stealth modes
#
# I like to always keep some ports at the ""low"" end of the spectrum.
# This will detect a sequential port sweep really quickly and usually
# these ports are not in use (i.e. tcpmux port 1)
#
# ** X-Windows Users **: If you are running X on your box, you need to be sure
# you are not binding PortSentry to port 6000 (or port 2000 for OpenWindows users).
# Doing so will prevent the X-client from starting properly.
#
# These port bindings are *ignored* for Advanced Stealth Scan Detection Mode.
#
# Un-comment these if you are really anal:
#TCP_PORTS=""1,7,9,11,15,70,79,80,109,110,111,119,138,139,143,512,513,514,515,540,635,1080,1524,2
000,2001,4000,4001,5742,6000,6001,6667,12345,12346,20034,30303,32771,32772,32773,32774,31337,4
0421,40425,49724,54320""
#UDP_PORTS=""1,7,9,66,67,68,69,111,137,138,161,162,474,513,517,518,635,640,641,666,700,2049,3277
0,32771,32772,32773,32774,31337,54321""
#
# Use these if you just want to be aware:
TCP_PORTS=""1,11,15,79,111,119,143,540,635,1080,1524,2000,5742,6667,12345,12346,20034,31337,32
771,32772,32773,32774,40421,49724,54320""
UDP_PORTS=""1,7,9,69,161,162,513,635,640,641,700,32770,32771,32772,32773,32774,31337,54321""
#
# Use these for just bare-bones
#TCP_PORTS=""1,11,15,110,111,143,540,635,1080,524,2000,12345,12346,20034,32771,32772,32773,327
74,49724,54320""
#UDP_PORTS=""1,7,9,69,161,162,513,640,700,32770,32771,32772,32773,32774,31337,54321""
###########################################
# Advanced Stealth Scan Detection Options #
###########################################
#
# This is the number of ports you want PortSentry to monitor in Advanced mode.
# Any port *below* this number will be monitored. Right now it watches
# everything below 1023.
#
# On many Linux systems you cannot bind above port 61000. This is because
# these ports are used as part of IP masquerading. I dont recommend you
# bind over this number of ports. Realistically: I DONT RECOMMEND YOU MONITOR
# OVER 1023 PORTS AS YOUR FALSE ALARM RATE WILL ALMOST CERTAINLY RISE. Youve been
# warned! Dont write me if you have have a problem because Ill only tell
# you to RTFM and dont run above the first 1023 ports.
#
#
ADVANCED_PORTS_TCP=""1023""
ADVANCED_PORTS_UDP=""1023""
#
# This field tells PortSentry what ports (besides listening daemons) to
# ignore. This is helpful for services like ident that services such
# as FTP, SMTP, and wrappers look for but you may not run (and probably
# *shouldnt* IMHO).
#
# By specifying ports here PortSentry will simply not respond to
# incoming requests, in effect PortSentry treats them as if they are
# actual bound daemons. The default ports are ones reported as
# problematic false alarms and should probably be left alone for
# all but the most isolated systems/networks.
#
# Default TCP ident and NetBIOS service
ADVANCED_EXCLUDE_TCP=""113,139""
# Default UDP route (RIP), NetBIOS, bootp broadcasts.
ADVANCED_EXCLUDE_UDP=""520,138,137,67""
######################
# Configuration Files#
######################
#
# Hosts to ignore
IGNORE_FILE=""/usr/psionic/portsentry/portsentry.ignore""
# Hosts that have been denied (running history)
HISTORY_FILE=""/usr/psionic/portsentry/portsentry.history""
# Hosts that have been denied this session only (temporary until next restart)
BLOCKED_FILE=""/usr/psionic/portsentry/portsentry.blocked""
###################
# Response Options#
###################
# Options to dispose of attacker. Each is an action that will
# be run if an attack is detected. If you dont want a particular
# option then comment it out and it will be skipped.
#
# The variable $TARGET$ will be substituted with the target attacking
# host when an attack is detected. The variable $PORT$ will be substituted
# with the port that was scanned.
#
##################
# Ignore Options #
##################
# These options allow you to enable automatic response
# options for UDP/TCP. This is useful if you just want
# warnings for connections, but dont want to react for
# a particular protocol (i.e. you want to block TCP, but
# not UDP). To prevent a possible Denial of service attack
# against UDP and stealth scan detection for TCP, you may
# want to disable blocking, but leave the warning enabled.
# I personally would wait for this to become a problem before
# doing though as most attackers really arent doing this.
# The third option allows you to run just the external command
# in case of a scan to have a pager script or such execute
# but not drop the route. This may be useful for some admins
# who want to block TCP, but only want pager/e-mail warnings
# on UDP, etc.
#
#
# 0 = Do not block UDP/TCP scans.
# 1 = Block UDP/TCP scans.
# 2 = Run external command only (KILL_RUN_CMD)
BLOCK_UDP=""1""
BLOCK_TCP=""1""
###################
# Dropping Routes:#
###################
# This command is used to drop the route or add the host into
# a local filter table.
#
# The gateway (333.444.555.666) should ideally be a dead host on
# the *local* subnet. On some hosts you can also point this at
# localhost (127.0.0.1) and get the same effect. NOTE THAT
# 333.444.555.66 WILL *NOT* WORK. YOU NEED TO CHANGE IT!!
#
# All KILL ROUTE OPTIONS ARE COMMENTED OUT INITIALLY. Make sure you
# uncomment the correct line for your OS. If you OS is not listed
# here and you have a route drop command that works then please
# mail it to me so I can include it. ONLY ONE KILL_ROUTE OPTION
# CAN BE USED AT A TIME SO DONT UNCOMMENT MULTIPLE LINES.
#
# NOTE: The route commands are the least optimal way of blocking
# and do not provide complete protection against UDP attacks and
# will still generate alarms for both UDP and stealth scans. I
# always recommend you use a packet filter because they are made
# for this purpose.
#
# Generic
#KILL_ROUTE=""/sbin/route add $TARGET$ 333.444.555.666""
# Generic Linux
#KILL_ROUTE=""/sbin/route add -host $TARGET$ gw 333.444.555.666""
# Newer versions of Linux support the reject flag now. This
# is cleaner than the above option.
KILL_ROUTE=""/sbin/route add -host $TARGET$ reject""
# Generic BSD (BSDI, OpenBSD, NetBSD, FreeBSD)
#KILL_ROUTE=""/sbin/route add $TARGET$ 333.444.555.666""
# Generic Sun
#KILL_ROUTE=""/usr/sbin/route add $TARGET$ 333.444.555.666 1""
# NEXTSTEP
#KILL_ROUTE=""/usr/etc/route add $TARGET$ 127.0.0.1 1""
# FreeBSD (Not well tested.)
#KILL_ROUTE=""route add -net $TARGET$ -netmask 255.255.255.255 127.0.0.1 -blackhole""
# Digital UNIX 4.0D (OSF/1 / Compaq Tru64 UNIX)
#KILL_ROUTE=""/sbin/route add -host -blackhole $TARGET$ 127.0.0.1""
# Generic HP-UX
#KILL_ROUTE=""/usr/sbin/route add net $TARGET$ netmask 255.255.255.0 127.0.0.1""
##
# Using a packet filter is the preferred method. The below lines
# work well on many OSs. Remember, you can only uncomment *one*
# KILL_ROUTE option.
##
###############
# TCP Wrappers#
###############
# This text will be dropped into the hosts.deny file for wrappers
# to use. There are two formats for TCP wrappers:
#
# Format One: Old Style - The default when extended host processing
# options are not enabled.
#
KILL_HOSTS_DENY=""ALL: $TARGET$""
#
# Format Two: New Style - The format used when extended option
# processing is enabled. You can drop in extended processing
# options, but be sure you escape all % symbols with a backslash
# to prevent problems writing out (i.e. %c %h )
#
#KILL_HOSTS_DENY=""ALL: $TARGET$ : DENY""
###################
# External Command#
###################
# This is a command that is run when a host connects, it can be whatever
# you want it to be (pager, etc.). This command is executed before the
# route is dropped. I NEVER RECOMMEND YOU PUT IN RETALIATORY ACTIONS
# AGAINST THE HOST SCANNING YOU. TCP/IP is an *unauthenticated protocol*
# and people can make scans appear out of thin air. The only time it
# is reasonably safe (and I *never* think it is reasonable) to run
# reverse probe scripts is when using the ""classic"" -tcp mode. This
# mode requires a full connect and is very hard to spoof.
#
#KILL_RUN_CMD=""/some/path/here/script $TARGET$ $PORT$""
#####################
# Scan trigger value#
#####################
# Enter in the number of port connects you will allow before an
# alarm is given. The default is 0 which will react immediately.
# A value of 1 or 2 will reduce false alarms. Anything higher is
# probably not necessary. This value must always be specified, but
# generally can be left at 0.
#
# NOTE: If you are using the advanced detection option you need to
# be careful that you dont make a hair trigger situation. Because
# Advanced mode will react for *any* host connecting to a non-used
# below your specified range, you have the opportunity to really
# break things. (i.e someone innocently tries to connect to you via
# SSL [TCP port 443] and you immediately block them). Some of you
# may even want this though. Just be careful.
#
SCAN_TRIGGER=""0""
######################
# Port Banner Section#
######################
#
# Enter text in here you want displayed to a person tripping the PortSentry.
# I *dont* recommend taunting the person as this will aggravate them.
# Leave this commented out to disable the feature
#
# Stealth scan detection modes dont use this feature
#
PORT_BANNER=""** UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS PROHIBITED *** YOUR CONNECTION ATTEMPT HAS
BEEN LOGGED. GO AWAY.""
# EOF
现在，因为安全方面的原因，我们必须检查和改变文件的权限：
[root@deep /]# chmod 600 /usr/psionic/portsentry/portsentry.conf
配置“/usr/psionic/portsentry/portsentry.ignore”文件
在“/usr/psionic/portsentry/portsentry.ignore”文件中设置希望PortSentry忽略的主机。这个文件中至少要包括localhost（127.0.0.1）和本地界面（lo）的IP。最后不要把网络中所有文件的IP都放在这个文件中。
编辑“portsentry.ignore”文件（vi /usr/psionic/portsentry.ignore）加入任何呢你想让PortSentry忽略的主机。
# Put hosts in here you never want blocked. This includes the IP addresses
# of all local interfaces on the protected host (i.e virtual host, mult-home)
# Keep 127.0.0.1 and 0.0.0.0 to keep people from playing games.
127.0.0.1
0.0.0.0
现在，我们改变文件默认的权限：
[root@deep /]# chmod 600 /usr/psionic/portsentry/portsentry.ignore
启动PortSentry
PortSentry程序可以配置成在6个不同的模式下运行，但是每次启动的时候只能在一种模式下运行。这些不同的模式是：
l portsentry -tcp （基本的端口绑定TCP模式）
l portsentry -udp （基本的端口绑定UDP 模式）
l portsentry -stcp （秘密的TCP扫描检测）
l portsentry -atcp （高级TCP秘密扫描检测）
l portsentry -sudp （秘密的UDP扫描检测）
l portsentry -audp （高级的秘密UDP扫描检测）
我比较喜欢用“高级TCP秘密扫描检测”和“高级的秘密UDP扫描检测”这两种模式。请参考“README.install”和“README.stealth”文件以获得更详细的信息。
TCP模式我选择：
-atcp - Advanced TCP stealth scan detection mode
用“-atcp”（高级TCP秘密扫描检测），PortSentry会先检查服务器上有哪些端口在运行，然后把这些端口移去，只监控剩下的端口。这样对端口扫描的反应速度很快而且使用的CPU时间也很少。
UDP模式我选择：
-sudp - ""Stealth"" UDP scan detection mode
用“-sudp”（高级的秘密UDP扫描检测），UDP端口将被列出来并监控。
用下面的命令在两模式下启动PortSentry：
[root@deep /]# /usr/psionic/portsentry/portsentry –atcp
[root@deep /]# /usr/psionic/portsentry/portsentry -sudp
注意：你可以把上面这些行加到“/etc/rc.d/rc.local”脚本文件中，当重新启动计算机的时候PortSentry就会自动运行。
安装到系统中的文件
> /usr/psionic
> /usr/psionic/portsentry
> /usr/psionic/portsentry/portsentry.conf
> /usr/psionic/portsentry/portsentry.ignore
> /usr/psionic/portsentry/portsentry
版权说明
这篇文章翻译和改编自Gerhard Mourani的《Securing and Optimizing Linux: RedHat Edition》，原文及其版权协议请参考：www.openna.com。
中文版的版权属于作者brimmer和www.linuxaid.com.cn。