MS-RPC: DCE-RPC Windows Workstation Service Remote Buffer Overflow
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability against Windows Workstation Service. A successful attack can lead to arbitrary code execution.
Extended Description
It has been reported that Microsoft Windows Workstation (WKSSVC.DLL) service is prone to a vulnerability that may allow a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to a vulnerable host. The problem is in the handling of requests by the Workstation Service. The Workstation Service does not properly check bounds on remote data therefore making it possible to overwrite sensitive regions of system memory.
Affected Products
Cisco sn_5420_storage_router,Cisco call_manager
Short Name
MS-RPC:OF:WKST-SVC-BO
Severity
Critical
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
MS-RPC
Keywords
Buffer CVE-2004-0214 CVE-2009-1544 CVE-2011-4620 DCE-RPC Overflow Remote Service Windows Workstation bid:9011
Release Date
11/13/2003
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
3718
False Positive
Unknown
Vendors
Cisco
Microsoft
CVSS Score
9.3
9.0
10.0