HTTP: Microsoft Windows CVE-2016-0151 Elevation of Privileges

This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability against Microsoft Windows. A successful attack can lead to elevation of privileges.

Extended Description

The Client-Server Run-time Subsystem (CSRSS) in Microsoft Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT 8.1, and Windows 10 Gold and 1511 mismanages process tokens, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Windows CSRSS Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability."

Affected Products

Microsoft windows_10_1511

References

CVE: CVE-2016-0151

Short Name
HTTP:STC:DL:CVE-2016-0151-PRIV
Severity
Major
Recommended
True
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
CVE-2016-0151 Elevation Microsoft Privileges Windows of
Release Date
04/12/2016
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
3722
False Positive
Unknown
Vendors

Microsoft

CVSS Score

7.2

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