HTTP: Microsoft Windows CVE-2016-0058 Remote Code Execution
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability against Microsoft Windows PDF Library. A successful attack can lead to Remote Code Execution.
Extended Description
Buffer overflow in the PDF Library in Microsoft Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, and Windows 10 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PDF document that triggers API calls, aka "Microsoft PDF Library Buffer Overflow Vulnerability."
Affected Products
Microsoft windows_8.1
References
CVE: CVE-2016-0058
Short Name
HTTP:STC:CVE-2016-0058-RCE
Severity
Major
Recommended
True
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
CVE-2016-0058 Code Execution Microsoft Remote Windows
Release Date
02/09/2016
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
3590
False Positive
Unknown
Vendors
Microsoft
CVSS Score
9.3