HTTP: Microsoft Windows Diagnostics Hub CVE-2016-3231 Privilege Escalation
This signature detects an attempt to exploit a known vulnerability against Microsoft Windows Diagnostics Hub component. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary codes into the context of running operating system.
Extended Description
The Standard Collector service in Windows Diagnostics Hub mishandles library loading, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Windows Diagnostics Hub Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."
Affected Products
Microsoft windows_diagnostics_hub
References
CVE: CVE-2016-3231
Short Name
HTTP:STC:DL:CVE-2016-3231-PRIV
Severity
Major
Recommended
True
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
CVE-2016-3231 Diagnostics Escalation Hub Microsoft Privilege Windows
Release Date
06/14/2016
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
7.2