HTTP: Microsoft Windows Kernel CVE-2016-0008 Remote Code Execution
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability against Microsoft Windows while parsing a specially crafted Wordpad document. A successful attack can lead to arbitrary code execution.
Extended Description
The graphics device interface in 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 allows remote attackers to bypass the ASLR protection mechanism via unspecified vectors, aka "Windows GDI32.dll ASLR Bypass Vulnerability."
Affected Products
Microsoft windows_rt_8.1
References
CVE: CVE-2016-0008
Short Name
HTTP:STC:DL:CVE-2016-0008-CE
Severity
Critical
Recommended
True
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
CVE-2016-0008 Code Execution Kernel Microsoft Remote Windows
Release Date
01/12/2016
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
4.3