
Seven Deadliest Microsoft Attacks
- 1st Edition - March 1, 2010
- Imprint: Syngress
- Authors: Rob Kraus, Naomi Alpern, Brian Barber, Mike Borkin
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 1 - 5 9 7 4 9 - 5 5 1 - 6
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 1 - 5 9 7 4 9 - 5 5 2 - 3
Seven Deadliest Microsoft Attacks explores some of the deadliest attacks made against Microsoft software and networks and how these attacks can impact the confidentiality, integr… Read more

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Request a sales quoteThe book consists of seven chapters that cover the seven deadliest attacks against Microsoft software and networks: attacks against Windows passwords; escalation attacks; stored procedure attacks; mail service attacks; client-side ActiveX and macro attacks; Web service attacks; and multi-tier attacks. Each chapter provides an overview of a single Microsoft software product, how it is used, and some of the core functionality behind the software. Furthermore, each chapter explores the anatomy of attacks against the software, the dangers of an attack, and possible defenses to help prevent the attacks described in the scenarios.
This book will be a valuable resource for those responsible for oversight of network security for either small or large organizations. It will also benefit those interested in learning the details behind attacks against Microsoft infrastructure, products, and services; and how to defend against them. Network administrators and integrators will find value in learning how attacks can be executed, and transfer knowledge gained from this book into improving existing deployment and integration practices.
- Windows Operating System-Password Attacks
- Active Directory-Escalation of Privilege
- SQL Server-Stored Procedure Attacks
- Exchange Server-Mail Service Attacks
- Office-Macros and ActiveX
- Internet Information Serives(IIS)-Web Serive Attacks
- SharePoint-Multi-tier Attacks
Acknowledgments
About the Authors
Introduction
Chapter 1 Windows Operating System – Password Attacks
Windows Passwords Overview
Security Accounts Manager
System Key (SYSKEY)
LAN Manager Hash
NT Hash
LSA Secrets
Password and Lockout Policies
How Windows Password Attacks Work
Dangers with Windows Password Attacks
Scenario 1: Obtaining Password Hashes
Scenario 2: Pass the Hash
Scenario 3: Timed Attacks to Circumvent Lockouts
Scenario 4: LSA Secrets
Future of Windows Password Attacks
Defenses against Windows Password Attacks
Defense-in-Depth Approach
Microsoft and Third-Party Software Patching
Logical Access Controls
Logging Security Events
Implementing Password and Lockout Policies
Disable LM Hash Storage for Domain and Local Systems
SYSKEY Considerations
Summary
Chapter 2 Active Directory – Escalation of Privilege
Escalation of Privileges Attack Anatomy
Dangers with Privilege Escalation Attacks
Scenario 1: Escalation through Batch Scripts
Scenario 2: Attacking Customer Confidence
Scenario 3: Horizontal Escalation
Future of Privilege Escalation Attacks
Defenses against Escalation of Privilege Attacks
First Defensive Layer: Stop the Enemy at the Gate
Second Defensive Layer: Privileges Must Be Earned
Third Defensive Layer: Set the Rules for the Playground
Fourth Defensive Layer: You’ll Need That Secret Decoder Ring
Summary
Endnotes
Chapter 3 SQL Server – Stored Procedure Attacks
How Stored Procedure Attacks Work
Initiating Access
Accessing Stored Procedures
Dangers Associated with a Stored Procedure Attack
Understanding Stored Procedure Vulnerabilities
Scenario 1: Adding a Local Administrator
Scenario 2: Keeping Sysadmin-Level Access
Scenario 3: Attacking with SQL Injection
The Future of Stored Procedure Attacks
Defenses against Stored Procedure Attacks
First Defensive Layer: Eliminating First-Layer Attacks
Second Defensive Layer: Reduce the First-Layer Attack Surface
Third Defensive Layer: Reducing Second-Layer Attacks
Fourth Defensive Layer: Logging, Monitoring, and Alerting
Identifying Vital Attack Events
Fifth Defensive Layer: Limiting the Impacts of Attacks
Summary
Endnotes
Chapter 4 Exchange Server – Mail Service Attacks
How Mail Service Attacks Work
Mail Flow Architecture
Attack Points
Dangers Associated with Mail Service Attacks
Scenario 1: Directory Harvest Attacks
Scenario 2: SMTP Auth Attacks
Scenario 3: Mail Relay Attacks
The Future of Mail Service Attacks
Defenses against Mail Service Attacks
Defense in the Perimeter Network
Defense on the Internal Network
Supporting Services
Summary
Chapter 5 Office – Macros and ActiveX
Macro and Client-Side Attack Anatomy
Macro Attacks
ActiveX Attacks
Dangers Associated with Macros and ActiveX
Scenario 1: Metasploit Reverse TCP Connection
Scenario 2: ActiveX Attack via Malicious Website
Future of Macro and ActiveX Attacks
Macro and ActiveX Defenses
Deploy Network Edge Strategies
Using Antivirus and Antimalware
Update Frequently
Using Office Security Settings
Working Smart
Summary
Endnote
Chapter 6 Internet Information Services – Web Service Attacks
Microsoft IIS Overview
File Transfer Protocol Publishing Service
WebDAV Extension
ISAPI
How IIS Attacks Work
Dangers with IIS Attacks
Scenario 1: Dangerous HTTP Methods
Scenario 2: FTP Anonymous Access
Scenario 3: Directory Browsing
Future of IIS Attacks
Defenses Against IIS Attacks
Disable Unused Services
Default Configurations
Account Security
Patch Management
Logging
Segregate IIS
Penetration Testing
URLScan
IIS Lockdown
Summary
Chapter 7 SharePoint – Multi-tier Attacks
How Multi-tier Attacks Work
Multi-tier Attack Anatomy
Dangers with Multi-tier Attacks
Scenario 1: Leveraging Operating System Vulnerabilities
Scenario 2: Indirect Attacks
How Multi-tier Attacks Will Be Used in the Future
Defenses against Multi-tier Attacks
First Defensive Layer: Failure to Plan = Plan to Fail
Second Defensive Layer: Leave No Hole Unpatched
Third Defensive Layer: Form the Protective Circle
Summary
Endnotes
Index
- Edition: 1
- Published: March 1, 2010
- Imprint: Syngress
- No. of pages: 192
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN: 9781597495516
- eBook ISBN: 9781597495523
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Rob Kraus
Rob was previously a Remote Security Services Supervisor with Digital Defense, Inc. He performed offensive-based security assessments consisting of penetration testing, vulnerability assessment, social engineering, wireless and VoIP penetration testing, web application penetration tests and vulnerability research. As a supervisor, Rob was also responsible for leading and managing a team of penetration testers who performed assessment services for Digital Defense's customers.
Rob's background also includes contracting as a security analyst for AT&T during the early stages of the AT&T U-verse service as well as provisioning, optimizing, and testing OC-192 fiber-optic networks while employed with Nortel Networks.
Rob also speaks at information security conferences and universities in an effort to keep the information security community informed of current security trends and attack methodologies.
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Naomi Alpern
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Brian Barber
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