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SQL Server Local Authorization Bypass MSF Modules

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Scott Sutherland

November 20, 2012

In this blog I’ll provide a practical example showing how to use the new authorization bypass and database scraper modules we created to gain unauthorized access to credit card data, social security numbers, and passwords stored in SQL Server.
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SQL Server Local Authorization Bypass

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Scott Sutherland

August 16, 2012

Unlike previous versions, SQL Server 2008 and 2012 don't provide local system administrators with database administrator rights by default. This was a great idea by Microsoft to reinforce the practices of least privilege and separation of duties. However, in spite of the fact that their heart was in the right place, it was implemented in such a way that any local administrator (or attacker) can bypass the restriction.
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When Databases Attack: SQL Server Express Privilege Inheritance Issue

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Scott Sutherland

September 29, 2011

By default, SQL Server Express supports a lot of great options that make it a very practical solution to many business problems. However, it also comes configured with a not so great option that could allow domain users to gain unauthorized access to SQL Server Express instances. In this blog I’ll cover what the issue is, how to attack it, and how to fix it.
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When Databases Attack: Secure360

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Scott Sutherland

June 6, 2011

We put together a revised version of our "When Databases Attack" presentation based on some feedback from the Bsides crowd. It includes some new SQL script examples that should be fun to play with.
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Presenting at OWASP AppSec Conference

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Scott Sutherland

August 16, 2010

Antti Rantasaari and I will be delivering our presentation “Escalating Privileges through Database Trusts” at the National OWASP AppSec conference in Irvine, CA on September 10th. We are very excited to have the opportunity to share some the of the common application and database implementation weaknesses we see in the real world.
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