NETBIOS: SMB ADMIN$ Access

This signature detects attempts to exploit a null session vulnerability in NETBIOS SMB protocols. Attackers can initiate SMB sessions with no user name or password, obtain the remote admin share on the server, and use this information to plan further attacks.

Extended Description

A remote attacker who exploits this vulnerability may discover information about the target computer.

References

CVE: CVE-1999-0621

Short Name
NETBIOS:ACCESS:ADMIN
Severity
Minor
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
None
Category
NETBIOS
Keywords
ADMIN$ Access CVE-1999-0621 SMB
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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