MSBlaster Windows RPC/DCOM Worm

August 12, 2003 12:43 PM

Are you running Microsoft Windows 2000 or XP?
Are you not completely up-to-date with the latest patches?
Are you connected to the Internet?

If you just answered 'yes' to all of the above, chances are you're already fucked.

The relevant Microsoft advisory
Symantec early analysis of the worm.
SANS Internet Storm Center summary of the worm with more useful links.
ISS X-Force have an advisory containing instructions on how to remove the worm.

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1 Comments

By Andrew Reid on August 12, 2003 4:22 PM

To be fair, you should also add:

* Are you not running a properly configured firewall?

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