Signature Detail
Short Name |
WORM:SQL-SNAKE:MSSQL-REG-3 |
|---|---|
Severity |
High |
Recommended |
No |
Recommended Action |
Drop |
Category |
WORM |
Keywords |
microsoft SQL server database SQLSnake |
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+ |
WORM: MS-SQL Registry Key Modification (3)
This signature detects attempts to send registry keys to TCP/1433 on Microsoft SQL Servers. 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 (the Microsoft SQL Server port).
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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