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-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 INTERNET RISK UPDATE for 04-19-2002 ISS X-Force Internet Threat Intelligence Center www.iss.net - Click on AlertCon logo for more information. ******************************************** ALERTCON 1 Projected: AlertCon 1 ******************************************** ALERTCON 1 - We are at AlertCon 1, the usual chaotic state of the Internet. Vulnerabilities: Microsoft announced a common flaw in SQL Server 7.0 & 2000. As a result, exploiting the flaw could enable an attacker to cause SQL Server services to fail, or to allow unauthorized access to the SQL Server. VIRUSES/WORMS: Numerous viruses and worms running amok today such as the KLEZ variations. ******************************************** RECOMMENDATIONS ******************************************** For further information on the Microsoft SQL vulnerabilities, please refer to: http://www.microsoft.com/technet/treeview/default. asp?url=/technet/security/bulletin/MS02-020.asp Information regarding viruses and worms please see: https://gtoc.iss.net/viruses.php ******************************************** ATTACK SIGNATURE RANKING - global IDS, midnight - midnight, previous Day, % of total ******************************************** Unauthorized Access Attempt 35.29% Protocol Decode 27.55% Denial Of Service 18.62% Suspicious Activity 16.24% Pre-Attack Probe 02.26% Back Door 00.04% ******************************************** TOP TEN ATTACK DESTINATION PORTS - global IDS, midnight - midnight, previous day, % of top ten (ports found at) http://www.networkice.com/Advice/Exploits/Ports/de fault.htm ******************************************** 80 (http) 70.16% 161 (SNMP) 05.61% 25 (smtp) 04.84% 21 (ftp) 04.24% 69 (tftp) 03.94% 22 (ssh) 02.55% 23 (telnet) 02.47% 139 (NetBIOS) 02.24% 162 (SNMPTrap) 02.17% 5190 (AOL) 01.77% ******************************************** BACKGROUND, COPYRIGHT NOTICE, and DISCLAIMER ******************************************** Background. We provide this information in the spirit of PDD 63 to help security professionals wage the war against Internet threats more effectively. Information in this update derived primarily from global, real time, 24 x 7 IDS feeds, ISS X-Force R&D Team research, and professional liaison. Other sources as noted. AlertCon 1 reflects the global, malicious, determined, 24 x 7 attacks experienced by all networks. AlertCon 2 means increased vigilance/action recommended due to a specific threat or concern. AlertCon 3 means increased attacks against specific targets or vulnerabilities on a scale that is unusually high, action required. AlertCon 4 reflects an Internet emergency for a target or group of targets whose business continuity may depend on some sort of immediate, decisive action. All summaries cover 24 hours the previous workday, GMT. Monday summaries may cover some weekend activity. Copyright 2002 Internet Security Systems, Inc. Permission is granted for the redistribution of the Internet Threat Update electronically. It is not to be sold or edited in any way without express consent of ISS. Refer comments or questions to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] or [EMAIL PROTECTED] Disclaimer: This information is subject to change without notice. Use of this information constitutes acceptance for use in an 'as is' condition. There are no warranties with regard to this information. In no event shall the author be liable for any damages whatsoever arising out of or in connection with the use or spread of this information. Any use of this information is at the user's own risk. No other use authorized. FOIA Exemption 4. You can download the public key from MIT's PGP key server and PGP.com's key server. Patrick Gray Manager, X-Force Internet Threat Intelligence Center Internet Security Systems 6303 Barfield Road Atlanta, GA 30328 -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Version: PGP 7.0.4 iQA/AwUBPMAdi5G41ROSQPncEQJ/MQCg7RquH5NBm/4kLGy08SKujLq7QgAAn26h hh1LeC+F+QYdu9i8jlqeCmsM =jOX4 -----END PGP SIGNATURE-----
