HTTP: Microsoft Windows CVE-2015-2553 Remote Code Execution
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability against Microsoft Windows Operating System. A successful exploit can lead to remote code execution.
Extended Description
The kernel in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT Gold and 8.1, and Windows 10 mishandles junctions during mountpoint creation, which makes it easier for local users to gain privileges by leveraging certain sandbox access, aka "Windows Mount Point Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."
Affected Products
Microsoft windows_rt_8.1
References
CVE: CVE-2015-2553
Short Name
HTTP:STC:DL:MS-CVE-2015-2553-CE
Severity
Major
Recommended
True
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
CVE-2015-2553 Code Execution Microsoft Remote Windows
Release Date
10/13/2015
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
3761
False Positive
Unknown
Vendors
Microsoft
CVSS Score
7.2