SMB NULL Session Authentication (Domain Controller)

info Nessus Plugin ID 162529

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Synopsis

It is possible to log into the remote Windows host with a NULL session.

Description

The remote host is running an SMB protocol. It is possible to log into the netlogon, lsarpc, or samr pipes using a NULL session (i.e., with no login or password).

Depending on the configuration, it may be possible for an unauthenticated, remote attacker to leverage this issue to get information about the remote host.

Solution

Please contact the product vendor for recommended solutions.

Plugin Details

Severity: Info

ID: 162529

File Name: smb_null_session_dc.nasl

Version: 1.2

Type: remote

Agent: windows

Family: Windows

Published: 6/24/2022

Updated: 6/24/2022

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/o:microsoft:windows

Required KB Items: SMB/null_session_enabled

Detections

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