Signature Detail
Short Name |
SMTP:MSSQL-WORM-EMAIL |
|---|---|
Severity |
Critical |
Recommended |
No |
Recommended Action |
Drop |
Category |
SMTP |
Release Date |
2003/04/22 |
Update Number |
1213 |
Supported Platforms |
di-5.3+, idp-4.0+, isg-3.0+, j-series-9.5+, mx-9.4+, srx-9.2+, srx-branch-9.4+, vsrx-12.1+ |
SMTP: MS-SQL Worm Email
This signature detects attempts to send an e-mail to ixltd@postone.com. This can indicate the presence of SQLsnake, a MSSQL worm. SQLsnake infects Microsoft SQL Servers that have SA (administrative) accounts without passwords. The worm sends a password list and other system information through email to ixltd@postone.com, then begins scanning for vulnerable hosts listening on TCP/1433.
Extended Description
SQLsnake is a worm that infects vulnerable Microsoft SQL Servers. It takes advantage of weak SQL server passwords to propagate. The worm e-mails the system user and SQL Server data to ixtld@postone.com.
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