Network misconfigurationsAWS EC2 instance allows public ingress access on SMB port 445
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Compliance Frameworks
- CCPA ,
- Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) Best Practices ,
- Mitre ATT&CK ,
- New Zealand Information Security Manual ,
- NIST 800-171 ,
- NIST 800-53 ,
- Orca Best Practices ,
- UK Cyber Essentials
Description
SMB (Server Message Block) Port - 445 is used for file sharing and TCP/IP networking on Windows 2000 and later versions. Allowing inbound traffic from all IP addresses to Port 445 can make it vulnerable to WannaCry exploit on Microsoft Endpoints. It is a best practice to block port 445 from the public internet.
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