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GEN:SID | 1:2176 |
Message | NETBIOS SMB startup folder access |
Summary | This event is generated when an attempt is made to access a system folder via SMB. |
Impact | Serious. This folder contains important operating system information. |
Detailed Information | This event indicates that an attempt was made to access a folder containing important operating system files using SMB across the network. |
Affected Systems | Microsoft Windows systems. |
Attack Scenarios | If this folder is accessible via SMB the attacker can replace or view important operating system files. |
Ease of Attack | Simple. |
Corrective Action | Check the host for signs of system compromise. Turn off file and print sharing on the target host. Use a packet filtering firewall to disallow SMB access to the host from sources external to the protected network. |
Additional References |
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DID:128920
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