[NTLUG:Discuss] Shell from a webpage

[Mark Hanna]

Robert,
 
Your specs are very close to what I was originally looking for.  The only modifications would probably be the java (which I think would be allowable) and I neglected to add was the solution should be encrypted over SSL.  No snack for me today.
 
Been a while since I used a 'puter at my local library but I think Java was enabled.  Would want to double check that.
 
So, based on these retrictions, ssh and vnc would be be out since the would require software d/l and install. 
 
Webmin defaults to port 10000, but that should easy enough to change.  The Webmin webpage has instructions for running it over SSL (443) so I will install it this weekend and send an update on how it works.
 
The ssh tunnel is what I actually use to browse from work.  Work (XP) -> cygwin ssh tunnel port 3128 -> Home machine (Linux) -> squid -> clamav -> privoxy.   Gaim also works well through it.  But I can do that from work since I control the local machine.
 
 

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From: discuss-bounces at ntlug.org on behalf of Robert Citek
Sent: Wed 10/26/2005 8:11 PM
To: NTLUG Discussion List
Subject: Re: [NTLUG:Discuss] Shell from a webpage




On Oct 24, 2005, at 4:57 PM, brian at pongonova.net wrote:
> How about an SSH tunnel?  Redirect port 80 to port 22 on the server
> machine, then do an SSH connect to your remote machine via port 80.
>
> We've done this on contracting gigs where the client has insanely
> locked down outbound ports.

Let's solidify the restrictions: Imagine you are sitting in front of 
a public access terminal at a public library.  Your only access to 
the 'Net is via the browser.  You can use http (port 80) and https 
(port 443), but nothing else.  You can neither install nor run any 
other software other than the browser.  The challenge is to be able 
to connect to a remote machine running sshd on either port 80 or 
443.  Can this be done?  If so, how?

Regards,
- Robert
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