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  1. Thrift
  2. THRIFT-1692

SO_REUSEADDR allows for socket hijacking on Windows

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    • Type: Bug
    • Status: Closed
    • Priority: Major
    • Resolution: Fixed
    • Affects Version/s: 0.8, 0.9
    • Fix Version/s: 0.9.1
    • Component/s: C++ - Library
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    • Environment:

      Worst on WinXP, slightly less bad on Win Server 2003+

      Description

      SO_REUSEADDR is a fine idea for sockets on POSIX operating systems. SO_REUSEADDR on Windows operates differently though. This MSDN article explains the behavior:
      http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/desktop/ms740621.aspx

      Long story short, with SO_REUSEADDR, a hostile process owned by another user can steal your port.

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              Reporter:
              ben.craig Ben Craig
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