DCOM Exploit

[Boris]

Go to www.grc.com and download a free program called DCOMbobulator. The program checks to see if the DCOM is patched or vulnerable. It will verify then exit.  You can then disable the program if you wish.                       

[neal62]

Yes, this program of Steves, works very well. Have it on my pc and DCOM is disabled. Program works. 

[manoe]

I am not running a windows or anyother firewall. My computer is hooked right into my DSL modem. Today I have gotten this warning from avast 3 times. Is this something that is on my system or is this someone trying to attack me?

[jan paul]

Why not install a free firewall, zone alarm works fine I do not have experience with other firewalls.
you can download it here http://www.zonelabs.com/store/content/company/products/trial_zaFamily/trial_zaFamily.jsp?dc=34std&ctry=EU&lang=en&lid=zassskulist2_trial

Just use the free one, most right on the screen, it will be a lot safer..

Jan Paul

[DavidR]

I am not running a windows or anyother firewall.

Then you could be asking for trouble. Does your DSL modem provide a firewall/router function if not you are vulnerable to a number of attacks.

You also need outbound protection as well so even if your DSL modem does have a firewall, it is unlikely to provide any outbound protection. So you also need a 3rd party firewall Zone Alarm free http://www.zonelabs.com works fine with avast and has a reasonably friendly user interface. There are others, Comodo, Jetico, Sunbelt Kerio, etc.
See some firewall tests for comparison, some are freeware but many are paid for versions http://www.firewallleaktester.com/tests.php.

As has been said in other posts if your OS is fully up to date you are unlikely to be troubled by this exploit. However, that doesn't stop infected systems trying to infect others.