Re: RCP open! Yikes! What to do?

[Ansgar Wiechers <bugtraq () planetcobalt net>]

On 2013-09-18 ToddAndMargo wrote:
>    How do I close MSRPC (remote proceedure call) ports Om Windows 7?
> These a Remote Procediure Call (RPC), which to me means ports and
> services for bad guys to use.

It also means ports and services for legitimate users to use. Windows
relies heavily on RPC for remote management, so don't mess with it
unless you have a clear understanding of what it does.

Of course that doesn't mean RPC should be open to untrusted networks.
Filter it at the network boundary and leave it open for the LAN.

Regards
Ansgar Wiechers
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