RE: Windows Systems Defaced

[H C <keydet89 () yahoo com>]

> The above commands were directed to systems that
> were listening on
> port 1433/tcp and accessible from the outside.

The commands in question are attempts to execute
stored procedures in MS SQL.

> At this time, I am not completely clear on how to
> protect from this attack. 

1.  Block port 1433 at the router/firewall.
2.  Use a strong 'sa' password.
3.  Remove or restrict access to the stored procedure.

> but does anyone on this list know if
> this is a safe and effective solution?

It most definitely is.  We have a particular
architecture, w/ SQL, and we've done what you've
described, and have had no problems whatsoever.


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