What are LSASS and GINA?
A) On a Linux system they are responsible for logins, much like PAM is for Windows
B) On a Windows system they manage SIDs and user account databases
C) On a Linux system they govern access to TCP based services along with Inetd and TCPWrappers
D) On a Windows host they comprise part of the authentication subsystem

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LSASS (Local Security Authority Subsystem Service) is a process that enforces security policy and GINA (Graphical Identification and Authentication library) is part of the Windows authentication subsystem. The sasser worm attacks LSASS in unpatched systems.

What Are LSASS and GINA