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Re[2]: No NetBios share + No Open Port = Safe Win98?
From: gmx <pal_adam () gmx net>
Date: Wed, 27 Sep 2006 20:50:10 +0200
Hello Frynge, Monday, September 25, 2006, 6:11:13 PM, you wrote: <==============Original message text=============== FCS> I dont know if anyone has replied to this yet, but here is some advice. FCS> The port 139 exploit was usually used for file and printer sharing hacks. FCS> Having that port open will allow someone to see your computer online with FCS> programs that will check for file and printer sharing vulnerabilities and FCS> also, possibly use your computer for DDOS attacks or flood your computer via FCS> that port. FCS> I would make sure file and printer sharing is not on (you may not have set FCS> it on, but sometimes its on by default and with no password) FCS> YOU SAID "I used winipcfg.exe to obtain my IP address (192.168.1.101) " FCS> It tells me you are on an internal network and that is not your real ip FCS> address but an internal address. You will have another ip that is your real FCS> ip address, you can find this by googling it and looking for online ip FCS> finders. FCS> For DDOS and flood attacks make sure you have a nice firewall set up and you FCS> should be fine. Erm what ? As far as i know, no private firewall is able to stand against a strong DDOS, and corporate firewalls are only able to mitigate it, not more. Having a nice firewall set up will not save no one from a serious ddos, maybe just from some attepts of unexperienced scriptkiddies... FCS> Win98 closed that port in later additions and service packs, so you may want FCS> to update your windows at windows update if you can. FCS> Kelly Sigethy FCS> Frynge.com FCS> ----- Original Message ----- FCS> From: <gohyongkwang () hotmail com> FCS> To: <security-basics () securityfocus com> FCS> Sent: Friday, September 22, 2006 9:01 PM FCS> Subject: No NetBios share + No Open Port = Safe Win98? --------------------------------------------------------------------------- This list is sponsored by: Norwich University EARN A MASTER OF SCIENCE IN INFORMATION ASSURANCE - ONLINE The NSA has designated Norwich University a center of Academic Excellence in Information Security. Our program offers unparalleled Infosec management education and the case study affords you unmatched consulting experience. Using interactive e-Learning technology, you can earn this esteemed degree, without disrupting your career or home life. http://www.msia.norwich.edu/secfocus ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
Current thread:
- No NetBios share + No Open Port = Safe Win98? gohyongkwang (Sep 25)
- Re: No NetBios share + No Open Port = Safe Win98? dave (Sep 26)
- Re: No NetBios share + No Open Port = Safe Win98? Frynge Customer Support (Sep 26)
- Re[2]: No NetBios share + No Open Port = Safe Win98? gmx (Sep 27)
- Re: Re[2]: No NetBios share + No Open Port = Safe Win98? Frynge Customer Support (Sep 28)
- Re: No NetBios share + No Open Port = Safe Win98? Ansgar -59cobalt- Wiechers (Sep 28)
- RE: No NetBios share + No Open Port = Safe Win98? David Gillett (Sep 28)
- Re[2]: No NetBios share + No Open Port = Safe Win98? gmx (Sep 27)
- Re: No NetBios share + No Open Port = Safe Win98? Luchino - Samel (Sep 26)
- RE: No NetBios share + No Open Port = Safe Win98? Robert D. Holtz - Lists (Sep 26)
- <Possible follow-ups>
- Re: No NetBios share + No Open Port = Safe Win98? krymson (Sep 26)
- Re: Re[2]: No NetBios share + No Open Port = Safe Win98? Gethinj (Sep 28)
- Re:No NetBios share + No Open Port = Safe Win98? Colin Copley (Sep 28)
- RE: Re[2]: No NetBios share + No Open Port = Safe Win98? Jag (Sep 29)