HTTP: Microsoft Windows CVE-2020-16922 Spoofing

This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability against Microsoft Windows. A successful attack can lead to security bypass.

Extended Description

A spoofing vulnerability exists when Windows incorrectly validates file signatures. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could bypass security features and load improperly signed files. In an attack scenario, an attacker could bypass security features intended to prevent improperly signed files from being loaded. The update addresses the vulnerability by correcting how Windows validates file signatures.

Affected Products

Microsoft windows_server_2016

References

CVE: CVE-2020-16922

Short Name

HTTP:STC:DL:CVE-2020-16922-SB

Severity

Major

Recommended

True

Recommended Action

Drop

HTTP: Microsoft Windows CVE-2020-16922 Spoofing

Extended Description

Affected Products

References

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