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INTERNET THREAT UPDATE for 03-20-2002
ISS X-Force Internet Threat Intelligence Center

www.iss.net - Click on AlertCon logo for more information.

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ALERTCON 1
Projected:  AlertCon 1
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ALERTCON 1 - AlertCon 1 reflects the malicious, determined, global,
24 x 7 attacks experienced by all networks.

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.

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RECOMMENDATIONS
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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/se
curity/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/default5.asp?VName=TROJ_J
UNTADOR.B>   

Information regarding viruses and worms please see:
<https://gtoc.iss.net/viruses.php>   

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ATTACK SIGNATURE RANKING - global IDS, midnight - midnight, previous
Day, % of total
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Protocol Decode              35.59%        
Suspicious Activity          25.22%       
Unauthorized Access Attempt  19.31%        
Denial Of Service            15.62%       
Pre-Attack Probe             04.21%         
Back Door                    00.04% 

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TOP TEN ATTACK DESTINATION PORTS - global IDS, midnight - midnight,
previous day, % of top ten (ports found at) 
http://www.networkice.com/Advice/Exploits/Ports/default.htm 
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80       (http)              62.05%        
161      (SNMP)              18.36%        
162      (SNMPTrap)          04.36%         
21       (ftp)               03.59%         
25       (smtp)              03.41%         
23       (telnet)            02.44%        
59589    (unassigned)        01.74%        
58037    (unassigned)        01.73%        
139      (NetBIOS)           01.19%        
443      (ssl)               01.15%   

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BACKGROUND, COPYRIGHT NOTICE, and DISCLAIMER 
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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
 


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