Re: [solved] iptables v1.2.3: can't initialize iptables table `filter': Module is wrong version

Harald Welte
2001-10-22T11:16:28Z

On Sat, Oct 13, 2001 at 03:52:59PM -0700, Aaron Lehmann wrote:
> On Sat, Oct 13, 2001 at 11:44:14PM +0200, peter k. wrote:
> > did that, now it works! :)
> > seems like it doesnt work if i use the iptables from the mandrake rpm
>
> I'm somewhat upset about this. Rusty, what's up? I have to recompile
> the deb against my kernel configuration for it to not myseriously
> complain.

I'm not absolutely sure about the exact cause of the problem.

It should never break (or have broken) against stock kernels. The problem
is known in the following scenario:

a) distributor adds dropped-table (from netfilter patch-o-matic) to kernel
b) distributor builds iptables against this patched kernel
c) distributor ships this iptables
d) user installs new, plain kernel
e) iptables no longer working because it was built against a patched kernel
f) user has to recompile iptables.

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