MISC: Microsoft WINS Service Remote Code Execution
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability against the Microsoft WINS Service. A successful attack can lead to arbitrary code execution.
Extended Description
Microsoft Windows Internet Name Service (WINS) is prone to a remote code-execution vulnerability because it fails to properly validate certain replication packets. An attacker can exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges. Successful attacks will result in a 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_x64-based_systems
Short Name
MISC:WINS-COMMENDLG
Severity
Critical
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
MISC
Keywords
CVE-2011-1248 Code Execution Microsoft Remote Service WINS bid:47730
Release Date
05/09/2011
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
TCP/42
False Positive
Unknown
Vendors
Microsoft
Avaya
CVSS Score
9.3