HTTP: Microsoft Exe CVE-2016-0079 Remote Code Execution
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability against Microsoft Exe. A successful attack can lead to arbitrary code execution.
Extended Description
The kernel in Microsoft Windows 10 Gold, 1511, and 1607 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application that makes an API call to access sensitive information in the registry, aka "Windows Kernel Local Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."
Affected Products
Microsoft windows_10
References
CVE: CVE-2016-0079
Short Name
HTTP:STC:DL:CVE-2016-0079-CE
Severity
Major
Recommended
True
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
CVE-2016-0079 Code Exe Execution Microsoft Remote
Release Date
10/11/2016
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
2.1