How safe for firewall rule using 127.0.0.0/8

mclo_at_asia.com
Date: 10/25/05

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    Hi,

    We found that we need to enable the following firewall rule in order to
    run one of our application

    Direction: Incoming
    Protocol: TCP
    Local Port: Any
    Remote Port: Any
    Remote Address: 127.0.0.0/8

    Is it safe to include this rule. Any example to attack machines with
    this rule?

    Thanks & Regards,
    Chris

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