HTTP: Microsoft Windows CVE-2016-0121 Remote Code Execution
This signature detects an attempt to exploit a known vulnerability in Microsoft Windows. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker perform remote code execution into the context of running application.
Extended Description
The Adobe Type Manager Library in 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, and Windows 10 Gold and 1511 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted OpenType font, aka "OpenType Font Parsing Vulnerability."
Affected Products
Microsoft windows_rt_8.1
References
CVE: CVE-2016-0121
Short Name
HTTP:STC:DL:CVE-2016-0121-RCE
Severity
Major
Recommended
True
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
CVE-2016-0121 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
3590
False Positive
Unknown
Vendors
Microsoft
CVSS Score
9.3