HTTP: Microsoft Explorer MSC File Parsing CVE-2015-1681 Denial of Service
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability against Microsoft Explorer. A successful exploit can lead to denial of service.
Extended Description
Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and 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 cause a denial of service via a crafted .msc file, aka "Microsoft Management Console File Format Denial of Service Vulnerability."
Affected Products
Microsoft windows_rt_8.1
References
CVE: CVE-2015-1681
Short Name
HTTP:STC:DL:CVE-2015-1681-DOS
Severity
Minor
Recommended
True
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
CVE-2015-1681 Denial Explorer File MSC Microsoft Parsing Service of
Release Date
05/12/2015
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
1.9