Signature Detail
Short Name |
HTTP:IIS:REGREAD-ATTEMPT |
|---|---|
Severity |
Low |
Recommended |
No |
Category |
HTTP |
Keywords |
IIS regread |
Release Date |
2003/04/22 |
Update Number |
1213 |
Supported Platforms |
idp-4.0+, isg-3.0+, j-series-9.5+, mx-9.4+, srx-9.2+, srx-branch-9.4+, vsrx-12.1+ |
HTTP: IIS regread Attempt
This signature detects attempts to use the Microsoft SQL Server Xp_regread command.
Extended Description
If a malicious party uses the xp_regread procedure in a SQL injection attack, an attacker could gather sensitive information from the Windows system registry. This information could enable the attacker to further penetrate the host.
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