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.
Short Name
HTTP:IIS:REGREAD-ATTEMPT
Severity
Warning
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
None
Category
HTTP
Keywords
Attempt IIS regread
Release Date
04/22/2003
Supported Platforms
srx-branch-12.3
srx-19.3
srx-branch-19.3
vsrx3bsd-19.2
srx-branch-19.4
vsrx-19.4
mx-12.3
mx-19.4
vmx-19.4
mx-19.3
vsrx3bsd-19.4
srx-19.4
vsrx-12.3
vmx-19.3
vsrx-19.2
srx-12.3
Sigpack Version
3375
False Positive
Unknown