create iptables rule per process/service

Question

is it possible to use iptables in order to permit traffic initiated by a \"process\", ie using the process name? I would like for example to allow everything that is initiated b

Answer 1

It looks like the owner iptables module is that what you want. First, check if it's available in Your system:

iptables -m owner --help

You can read more here: http://www.frozentux.net/iptables-tutorial/iptables-tutorial.html#OWNERMATCH