HTTP: Microsoft Office CVE-2016-0018 Remote Code Execution
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability against Microsoft Office. A successful exploit can lead to remote code execution.
Extended Description
Microsoft Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 R2, and Windows 10 Gold and 1511 mishandle DLL loading, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "DLL Loading Remote Code Execution Vulnerability."
Affected Products
Microsoft windows_8.1
References
CVE: CVE-2016-0018
Short Name
HTTP:STC:DL:CVE-2016-0018-RCE
Severity
Major
Recommended
True
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
CVE-2016-0018 Code Execution Microsoft Office Remote
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
6.9