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-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 INTERNET THREAT UPDATE for 03-19-2002 ISS X-Force Internet Threat Intelligence Center www.iss.net - Click on AlertCon logo for more information. ******************************************** ALERTCON 1 Projected: AlertCon 1 ******************************************** ALERTCON 1 - AlertCon 1 reflects the malicious, determined, global, 24 x 7 attacks experienced by all networks. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE: PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT - The U.S. Government continues to receive credible reports that extremist individuals are planning additional terrorist actions against U.S. interests. Such actions may be imminent and include suicide operations. They have no further information on specific targets, timing or method of attack. They are reminding American citizens to remain vigilant with regard to their personal security and to exercise caution. Travelers abroad should monitor local news and maintain contact with the nearest American Embassy or Consulate HP: A vulnerability in Java(TM) Web Start may allow an application using it to gain access to restricted resources. This relates to HP9000 Series 700/800 running HP-UX releases 11.x only. MICROSOFT: On March 4, 2002, Microsoft released the first version of bulletin MS02-013.asp. On March 18, 2002, Microsoft re-released this bulletin to make customers aware of an additional vulnerability that is eliminated by the updated VM (Microsoft VM build 3805). Customers who have previously installed the new build do not need to take any additional action. ZLIB: A warning about the security flaw identified last week in the zlib compression/decompression library affecting Linux systems has been broadened to include Windows and any other operating systems that use the zlib code. In an update about the flaw on their Web site, it is explained that the code is used in far more programs than they originally believed. Affected applications on the site include Microsoft's DirectX 8, FrontPage, GDI+, Internet Explorer, Office, NetShow, Train Simulator, Visual Studio, and Windows Messenger. Also, Netscape Navigator, Network Associates' PGP security software, Symantec's Norton Antivirus, and Jasc Software's PaintShop Pro are affected. VIRUSES/WORMS: TROJ_JUNTADOR.B is compiled in Delphi, and is capable of sending ICQ messages. It drops files in the Windows directory and the System directory. It drops two backdoor programs, detected as BKDR_PSYCHWARD.F and BKDR_OBLIVION.B1. ******************************************** RECOMMENDATIONS ******************************************** For the full Department of State announcement, please see: http://www.travel.state.gov/wwc1.html For the HP vulnerability, obtain and install the latest release of the Java Web Start product. This will be found by going to: www.hp.com/go/java For the Microsoft bulletin, please refer to: <http://www.microsoft.com/technet/treeview/default .asp?url=/technet/security/bulletin/MS02-013.asp> For the zlib patch and further clarification, please see: http://www.gzip.org/zlib For information on the TROJ_JUNTADOR.B Trojan, please see: <http://www.antivirus.com/vinfo/virusencyclo/defau lt5.asp?VName=TROJ_JUNTADOR.B> Information regarding viruses and worms please see: <https://gtoc.iss.net/viruses.php> ******************************************** FACTOID: Businesses lose an estimated $10 billion or more annually due to security breaches in their computer systems, according to the Computer Security Institute. ******************************************** ATTACK SIGNATURE RANKING - global IDS, midnight - midnight, previous Day, % of total ******************************************** Protocol Decode 36.95% Unauthorized Access Attempt 25.14% Suspicious Activity 21.41% Denial Of Service 13.23% Pre-Attack Probe 03.26% Back Door 00.02% ******************************************** 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) 61.30% 161 (SNMP) 17.44% 21 (ftp) 07.52% 23 (telnet) 03.97% 162 (SNMPTrap) 03.36% 25 (smtp) 02.30% 139 (NetBIOS) 01.18% 443 (ssl) 01.07% 22 (ssh) 00.98% 1500 (vlsi-lm) 00.89% ******************************************** 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 2001 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/AwUBPJdPa5G41ROSQPncEQI5iQCgiY3VFU/ZFEKchraMteNQMxqRPu8AoKrk dhKUGupnTCO06PvsL7Dlbc/b =x+Yu -----END PGP SIGNATURE-----
