HTTP: Microsoft Support Diagnostic Tool Remote Code Execution

This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability against Microsoft Support Diagnostic Tool. A successful attack can lead to arbitrary code execution.

Extended Description

A remote code execution vulnerability exists when MSDT is called using the URL protocol from a calling application such as Word. An attacker who successfully exploits this vulnerability can run arbitrary code with the privileges of the calling application. The attacker can then install programs, view, change, or delete data, or create new accounts in the context allowed by the users rights. Please see theMSRC Blog Entry for important information about steps you can take to protect your system from this vulnerability.

Affected Products

Microsoft windows_10_1607

References

CVE: CVE-2022-30190

URL: https://msrc-blog.microsoft.com/2022/05/30/guidance-for-cve-2022-30190-microsoft-support-diagnostic-tool-vulnerability/ https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/en-US/vulnerability/CVE-2022-30190

Short Name

HTTP:STC:DL:MS-DT-FOLLINA-RCE

Severity

Critical

Recommended

True

Recommended Action

Drop

HTTP: Microsoft Support Diagnostic Tool Remote Code Execution

Extended Description

Affected Products

References

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