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If through a vulnerability assessment, a network security issue is detected for the vulnerability below, applying the appropriate security patches in a timely matter is very important. If you have detected that your system has already been compromised, following CERT's Network Security recovery document will assist with recommended steps for system recovery. Home >> Browse Vulnerability Assessment Database >> Databases >> Microsoft's SQL Blank Password Vulnerability Assessment Details
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Microsoft's SQL Blank Password Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment The remote MS SQL server has the default 'sa' account enabled without any password. A possible hacker may use this flaw to execute commands against the remote host, as well as read your database content. Solution : disable this account, or set a password to it. In addition to this, it is suggested you filter incoming tcp traffic to this port. For MSDE (OEM versions without MSQL console) : C:\MSSQL7\BINN\osql -U sa At the Password: prompt press Type the following replacing .password. with the password you wish to assign, in single quotes: EXEC sp_password NULL, .password., .sa. go exit Network Security Threat Level: High Networks Security ID: 4797 Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2001 H D Moore |
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