HTTP: Microsoft Windows CVE-2016-0118 Remote Code Execution

This signature detects an attempt to exploit a known vulnerability in Microsoft Windows. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary codes into the context of the running application.

Extended Description

The PDF library in Microsoft Windows 10 Gold and 1511 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PDF document, aka "Windows Remote Code Execution Vulnerability."

Affected Products

Microsoft windows_10

References

CVE: CVE-2016-0118

Short Name
HTTP:STC:DL:CVE-2016-0118-RCE
Severity
Major
Recommended
True
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
CVE-2016-0118 Code Execution Microsoft Remote Windows
Release Date
03/08/2016
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

9.3

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