SMB: Plug and Play Buffer Overflow
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability in Microsoft's Plug and Play protocol. A successful exploit can allow remote code execution and local privilege elevation, which can lead to an attacker achieving complete control of the affected system.
Extended Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the Plug and Play (PnP) service for Microsoft Windows 2000 and Windows XP Service Pack 1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted packet, and local users to gain privileges via a malicious application, as exploited by the Zotob (aka Mytob) worm.
Affected Products
Microsoft windows_xp
Short Name
SMB:OF:PNP-OF
Severity
Critical
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
SMB
Keywords
Buffer CVE-2005-1983 Overflow Play Plug and bid:14513
Release Date
08/09/2005
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
3761
False Positive
Unknown
Vendors
Microsoft
CVSS Score
10.0