[Samba] Does WannaCry Ransmonware affect Samba?

lingpanda101 lingpanda101 at gmail.com
Thu May 18 12:11:08 UTC 2017


Hello,

     Up till today I have only heard that it affects Windows clients and 
Servers. However I received this today that sparked my question

https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/sites/default/files/FactSheets/ICS-CERT_FactSheet_WannaCry_Ransomware.pdf

This suggests blocking port 445 for Samba specifically. First wouldn't 
blocking port 445 break all file and printer sharing functionality? 
Second isn't this port needed even by Windows for SMB? I'm confused. Thanks.


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James




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