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GEN:SID | 1:2980 |
Message | NETBIOS SMB ADMIN$ andx share access |
Summary | This event is generated when an attempt is made to access an administrative share on a Windows machine. |
Impact | Serious. Possible administrator access on the victim machine. |
Detailed Information | This rule generates an event when the hidden Netbios share Admin$, which is the Winnt directory, is accessed via SMB. This is a poor security practice or an indication that a machine is being accessed remotely. |
Affected Systems | Windows 9x Windows 2000 Windows XP |
Attack Scenarios | |
Ease of Attack | Simple |
Corrective Action | Use a packet filtering firewall to disallow Netbios access from the unprotected network. |
Additional References |
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DID:323037
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