HTTP: Microsoft Windows CVE-2016-0170 Remote Code Execution
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability against Microsoft Windows. A successful exploit can lead to remote code execution.
Extended Description
GDI 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 document, aka "Windows Graphics Component RCE Vulnerability."
Affected Products
Microsoft windows_rt_8.1
References
CVE: CVE-2016-0170
Short Name
HTTP:STC:DL:CVE-2016-0170-CE
Severity
Major
Recommended
True
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
CVE-2016-0170 Code Execution Microsoft Remote Windows
Release Date
05/10/2016
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