HTTP: Microsoft Windows CVE-2016-0020 Elevation of Privileges
This signature detects an attempt to exploit a known Vulnerability in Microsoft Windows operating system. A successful attack can lead to elevation of privileges.
Extended Description
Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, and Windows 7 SP1 mishandle DLL loading, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "MAPI DLL Loading Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."
Affected Products
Microsoft windows_server_2008
References
CVE: CVE-2016-0020
Short Name
HTTP:STC:DL:CVE-2016-0020-PRIV
Severity
Major
Recommended
True
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
CVE-2016-0020 Elevation Microsoft Privileges Windows of
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
3415
False Positive
Unknown
Vendors
Microsoft
CVSS Score
7.2