Assume a packet-filter firewall is installed between an enterprise network and the external Internet, for the purpose of protecting users on the enterprise network.
For each of the following attacks, say whether the attack can be detected and mitigated (to a significant degree) by a stateless or stateful firewall. Explain briefly.
Port sweep
Syn flooding (too many SYN packets with no matching ACK; see slide 13 of lecture 8)
DNS cache poisoning
viruses in incoming email addressed to enterprise users
DNS rebinding
unrequested streaming video