APP: Microsoft Remote Desktop Protocol Memory Object Reference Remote Code Execution

This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability against Remote Desktop Protocol. A successful attack can lead to arbitrary code execution.

Extended Description

Microsoft Remote Desktop Protocol is prone to a remote code-execution vulnerability. Successful exploits will allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the affected process. This may facilitate a complete system compromise. Failed attacks may cause denial-of-service conditions.

Affected Products

Microsoft windows_xp_media_center_edition

References

BugTraq: 54935

CVE: CVE-2012-2526

Short Name
APP:REMOTE:RDP-MEM-OBJ
Severity
Critical
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
APP
Keywords
CVE-2012-2526 Code Desktop Execution Memory Microsoft Object Protocol Reference Remote bid:54935
Release Date
08/13/2012
Supported Platforms

srx-branch-12.3

srx-19.3

srx-branch-19.3

vsrx3bsd-19.2

srx-branch-19.4

vsrx-19.4

mx-12.3

mx-19.4

vmx-19.4

mx-19.3

vsrx3bsd-19.4

srx-19.4

vsrx-12.3

vmx-19.3

vsrx-19.2

srx-12.3

Sigpack Version
3336
Port
TCP/3389
False Positive
Unknown
Vendors

Microsoft

CVSS Score

9.3

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