GEN:SID | 1:1776 |
Message | MYSQL show databases attempt |
Summary | This event is generated when an attempt is made to use the MySQL 'show' command to garner a list of databases.
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Impact | Intelligence gathering. This may be the prelude to an attack against one the databases or the MySQL daemon.
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Detailed Information | This event is generated when the MySQL command 'show' is used to garner a list of MySQL databases being served by the MySQL daemon. This connection can either be a legitimate telnet connection or the result of spawning a remote shell as a consequence of a successful network exploit.
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Attack Scenarios | A MySQL implementation may inappropriately respond to connections from any host external to the protected network. The atttacker may be able to query the daemon to gain a list of databases available, then continue to garner information from the databases.
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Ease of Attack | Simple.
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Corrective Action | Ensure that this event was not generated by a legitimate session then investigate the server for signs of compromise
Look for other events generated by the same IP addresses.
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