Re: Can Slammer affect the database servers even if UDP 1434 port is blocked
From: Steve Thompson (SteveThompson@nomail.please)
Date: 02/21/03
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From: "Steve Thompson" <SteveThompson@nomail.please> Date: Fri, 21 Feb 2003 09:28:51 -0500
"shakti" <b_shaks@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> We didn't apply SP3 on our production boxes as we need to
> do some testing before going production.
> Also As it is written on the website that if UDP port 1434
> is blocked at firewall , the virus will not affect the
> database. Plus I have configured SQL Server on 1433 and
> 1435 not 1434. What are the posibilities of my database
> still getting affected. It is Windows2000 and SQL 2000 SP2.
> Please let me know this ASAP.
I'd recommend applying the slammer patch immediately -- this will keep you
protected until you can upgrade to SP3. As far as the risk, are you willing
to take a chance, given that there is immediate remediation?
Steve
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