HTTP: Microsoft Windows Shell CVE-2018-8414 Remote Code Execution

This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability against Microsoft Windows. A successful attack can lead to arbitrary code execution.

Extended Description

A remote code execution vulnerability exists when the Windows Shell does not properly validate file paths, aka "Windows Shell Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects Windows 10 Servers, Windows 10.

Affected Products

Microsoft windows_10_1803

References

BugTraq: 105016

CVE: CVE-2018-8414

Short Name
HTTP:STC:CVE-2018-8414RCE
Severity
Major
Recommended
True
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
CVE-2018-8414 Code Execution Microsoft Remote Shell Windows bid:105016
Release Date
08/14/2018
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
3797
False Positive
Unknown
Vendors

Microsoft

CVSS Score

9.3

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