HTTP: Microsoft Windows CVE-2015-0062 Privilege Escalation

This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Server. A successful attack can lead to a privilege escalation.

Extended Description

Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, and Windows RT Gold and 8.1 allow local users to gain privileges via a crafted application that leverages incorrect impersonation handling in a process that uses the SeAssignPrimaryTokenPrivilege privilege, aka "Windows Create Process Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."

Affected Products

Microsoft windows_rt_8.1

References

CVE: CVE-2015-0062

Short Name
HTTP:STC:CVE-2015-0062-PRIV
Severity
Major
Recommended
True
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
CVE-2015-0062 Escalation Microsoft Privilege Windows
Release Date
02/10/2015
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
3761
False Positive
Unknown
Vendors

Microsoft

CVSS Score

7.2

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