First, let’s demystify the name. e1207y is not a standard protocol keyword; rather, it is almost certainly a custom filename or a hash-derived identifier generated by specific proxy management software (e.g., Blue Coat, McAfee Web Gateway, or a custom in-house script). The ".pac" extension confirms it is a JavaScript-based proxy configuration file.
The e1207y script returns one of three things:
DIRECT – Bypass the proxy (go straight to the internet).PROXY host:port – Route traffic through a specific proxy.SOCKS host:port – Route via a SOCKS proxy.Let’s analyze a typical snippet from a broken e1207y deployment:
function FindProxyForURL(url, host)
if (localHostOrDomainIs(host, "update.microsoft.com"))
return "DIRECT";
if (shExpMatch(url, "https://*:443"))
// BUG: Port 443 is already implied by https://
return "PROXY ssl-proxy.e1207y.local:3129";
return "PROXY http-proxy.e1207y.local:3128";
Why it fails: The second condition matches every HTTPS URL, overloading the SSL proxy. Correction:
if (url.substring(0,5) == "https")
return "PROXY ssl-proxy.e1207y.local:3129";
# Show current PAC URL
Get-ItemProperty -Path "HKCU:\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings" | Select AutoConfigURL
2. E1207Y's Unique Features
Unlike basic PAC files, E1207Y typically includes:
- ShExpMatch for wildcard patterns (faster than regex for simple cases)
- dnsDomainIs and isInNet for subnet checking
- Weekday/time-based routing (e.g., use backup proxy after 7 PM)
- myIpAddress() inspection to route based on user’s network segment
- Hostname hashing for consistent load balancing
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