HTTP: Microsoft Windows CVE-2015-0084 Security Bypass

This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability in Microsoft Windows. A successful attack can lead to a Security feature bypass within the context of the affected application.

Extended Description

The Task Scheduler in Microsoft Windows 7 SP1, Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, and Windows RT Gold and 8.1 does not properly constrain impersonation levels, which allows local users to bypass intended restrictions on launching executable files via a crafted task, aka "Task Scheduler Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability."

Affected Products

Microsoft windows_rt_8.1

References

CVE: CVE-2015-0084

Short Name
HTTP:STC:DL:CVE-2015-0084-SB
Severity
Major
Recommended
True
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
Bypass CVE-2015-0084 Microsoft Security Windows
Release Date
03/10/2015
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

2.1

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