NETBIOS: Microsoft Windows Print Spooler Service Format String Vulnerability
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability against Microsoft Windows Print Spooler Service. A successful attack can lead to arbitrary code execution.
Extended Description
Microsoft Windows is prone to a remote code-execution vulnerability that affects the Print Spooler service. Attackers can exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM-level privileges, which can result in the complete compromise of affected computers.
Affected Products
Microsoft windows_xp_professional_x64_edition
Short Name
NETBIOS:NBDS:MS-PRINT-SPOOL-FMT
Severity
Major
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
NETBIOS
Keywords
CVE-2012-1851 Format Microsoft Print Service Spooler String Vulnerability Windows bid:54928
Release Date
08/13/2012
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
3375
False Positive
Unknown
Vendors
Microsoft
CVSS Score
10.0