HTTP: Microsoft Edge CVE-2018-8495 Remote Code Execution
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability in the Microsoft Edge. A successful attack can lead to arbitrary code execution.
Extended Description
A remote code execution vulnerability exists when Windows Shell improperly handles URIs, aka "Windows Shell Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects Windows Server 2016, Windows 10, Windows 10 Servers.
Affected Products
Microsoft windows_server_2016
Short Name
HTTP:STC:IE:CVE-2018-8495-RCE
Severity
Major
Recommended
True
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
CVE-2018-8495 Code Edge Execution Microsoft Remote
Release Date
10/09/2018
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
7.6