Re: sqlservr.exe doesn't stop

From: Alvin Zhao[MSFT] (alvinzh@online.microsoft.com)
Date: 01/29/03 

From: alvinzh@online.microsoft.com (Alvin Zhao[MSFT])
Date: Wed, 29 Jan 2003 03:51:32 GMT

Hi Shimon,

There is a virus attack called slammer these days. At approximately 9:30 PM
PST Friday January 24th, Microsoft became aware of an Internet attack
causing a dramatic increase in network traffic worldwide. Microsoft
immediately began investigating the issue and learned of a virus targeting
SQL Server 2000 and MSDE 2000 machines not updated with the most current
security patches.

The "Slammer" worm is an Internet worm targeting un-patched SQL Server 2000
and MSDE 2000 systems resulting in a high volume of network traffic on both
the Internet and private internal networks. This virus does not appear to
attack the data of infected systems, but has had a wide impact on
performance and availability. Typical home users' machines, however, are
not affected. We are working around the clock to ensure our affected
customers are protected. When the machine is attacked by the slammer, Your
network would be overloaded.

We strongly encourage SQL Server 2000 and MSDE 2000 customers who have
systems that have not been updated to immediately install the latest patch
(MS02-061) or SP 3 to correct this vulnerability. Customers that have any
ongoing issues should visit http://www.microsoft.com/security, contact the
Microsoft Anti-Virus hot line at 1-866-PCSAFETY, Microsoft product support
or your anti-virus vendor. Microsoft's support for virus-related issues
is, of course, always free. Methods for contacting support can be found at
http: www.support.microsoft.com.

Sincerely,

Alvin Zhao
Microsoft Support

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