I'm trying to configure iptables as strictly as possible, however, I'm having problems with DNS. If I understand correctly how DNS works, the client sends a UDP packet from a high number port to port 53 on the name server. The name server responds with a UDP packet back to that high number port. Is this correct?

I have /etc/resolv.conf containing a nameserver entry. I also have some name servers listed in the forwarders section of /etc/bind/named.conf. Is there a way to configure both bind and the normal name resolver (how does it work???) to always use the same port? Or, do I have to add a rule to the INPUT chain that ACCEPTS anything UDP from the name server? Obviously the name server isn't on the local LAN.

TIA
Malc


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