HTTP: Microsoft Windows CVE-2015-2554 Privilege Elevation
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability against Microsoft Windows. A successful exploit can lead to privilege escalation.
Extended Description
The kernel in Microsoft Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT Gold and 8.1, and Windows 10 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Windows Object Reference Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."
Affected Products
Microsoft windows_rt_8.1
References
CVE: CVE-2015-2554
Short Name
HTTP:STC:CVE-2015-2554-PE
Severity
Major
Recommended
True
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
CVE-2015-2554 Elevation Microsoft Privilege Windows
Release Date
10/13/2015
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