HTTP: Microsoft Windows CVE-2016-0041 Remote Code Execution
This signature detects an attempt to exploit a known Vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Operating System. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code into the application's context.
Extended Description
Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows 10 Gold and 1511, and Internet Explorer 10 and 11 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_rt_8.1
References
CVE: CVE-2016-0041
Short Name
HTTP:STC:DL:CVE-2016-0041-CE
Severity
Major
Recommended
True
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
CVE-2016-0041 Code Execution Microsoft Remote Windows
Release Date
02/09/2016
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
7.2