LLMNR: Reverse Lookup

This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability against reverse name-to-IP functionality in DNSAPI.DLL. A successful attack can lead to arbitrary code execution.

Extended Description

Microsoft Windows is prone to a remote code-execution vulnerability. Successful exploits can allow attackers to execute arbitrary code within the context of the NetworkService account. Successfully exploiting this issue will result in the complete compromise of affected computers. Failed exploit attempts will result in a denial-of-service condition.

Affected Products

Avaya messaging_application_server,Microsoft windows_server_2008_for_itanium-based_systems

References

BugTraq: 47242

CVE: CVE-2011-0657

Short Name
MISC:LLMNR-REVERSE-LOOKUP
Severity
Major
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
MISC
Keywords
CVE-2011-0657 Lookup Reverse bid:47242
Release Date
04/11/2011
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
3336
Port
UDP/5355
False Positive
Unknown
Vendors

Microsoft

Avaya

CVSS Score

7.5

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