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RE: MS SQL Server
From: "Derick Anderson" <danderson () vikus com>
Date: Fri, 16 Sep 2005 14:08:26 -0400
Hey All, Ok, so here's the deal, I've managed to compromise a Win2k server at a clients site, and this also has thier Peoplesoft and Remedy databases on it, running on MS SQL 2000. I have been able to successfully add myself to the local Administrators group, and can now TS into the box in question. I have absolutely no rights on the SQL server though, so any pointers here would be greatly appreciated! I found a backup of the Remedy db, and by setting up a SQL server on one of my machines managed to restore it, and I now have access to that, thatnks to a load of MS SQL howto's online, but I am more concerned about getting the Peoplesoft db data, but no such joy with finding backups lying around. Ideally I would like to try and avoid commercial tools, but as far as compromising a SQL server, I've never done it before, and could do with any help that I can get here. TIA xyberpix
I'm not a pentester but one thing I would check (since you have admin of the box) is whether SQL Server is running as SYSTEM or a specific user. SQL Server has to run under a user account to enable SQL Server Agent to send mail. That account must also be granted System Administrator privileges on SQL Server. If it's running as a local user you may be able to retrieve password information and run it through a password cracker. Derick Anderson ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Audit your website security with Acunetix Web Vulnerability Scanner: Hackers are concentrating their efforts on attacking applications on your website. Up to 75% of cyber attacks are launched on shopping carts, forms, login pages, dynamic content etc. Firewalls, SSL and locked-down servers are futile against web application hacking. Check your website for vulnerabilities to SQL injection, Cross site scripting and other web attacks before hackers do! Download Trial at: http://www.securityfocus.com/sponsor/pen-test_050831 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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