HTTP: IIS SAM Database Download Attempt

This signature detects attempts to access the Microsoft Windows .sam file that contains confidential information.

Extended Description

A successful remote attacker can use the passwords accessed due to this vulnerability to further penetrate the target network.

Short Name
HTTP:IIS:SAM-DOWNLOAD-ATTEMPT
Severity
Minor
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
None
Category
HTTP
Keywords
Attempt Database Download IIS SAM
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

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