Network misconfigurations

Azure virtual machine with Windows distribution allows direct NetBIOS name service access from the Internet

Description

NetBIOS provides services related to the session layer of the OSI model allowing applications on separate computers to communicate over a local area network. Port 137 is using for name registration and resolution. This port is open on your Windows virtual machine and allows all incoming traffic from the Internet. In order to keep security best practices, you should restrict access to be only from allowed IP addresses.
  • Recommended Mitigation

    Configure networking rule to allow incoming NetBIOS traffic from allowed IP addresses only.