Intrusion PreventionMS.PPTP.Start.Control.Request.Buffer.Overflow
Description
This indicates an attack attempt to exploit a Buffer Overflow vulnerability in Windows XP and Windows 2000.
The vulnerability is due to an error when the vulnerable software handles a maliciously crafted packet. A remote attacker may be able exploit this to execute arbitrary code within the context of the application or possibly cause a denial of service condition.
Affected Products
Microsoft Windows XP Home/Professional SP1
Microsoft Windows XP Home/Professional
Microsoft Windows XP 64-bit Edition SP1
Microsoft Windows XP 64-bit Edition
Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional/Server SP1 - SP3
Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional/Server
Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced/Datacenter Server SP1 - SP3
Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced/Datacenter Server
Impact
System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.
Recommended Actions
Apply the most recent upgrade or patch from the vendor.
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/SecurityBulletins/2002/ms02-063
Telemetry
Coverage
| IPS (Regular DB) | |
| IPS (Extended DB) |
| ID | 12066 |
| Created | Jul 18, 2006 |
| Updated | Nov 15, 2021 |
| Risk |
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| CVE ID | CVE-2002-1214 |
| Exploit Prediction Score | 96.77% |
| Default Action | drop |
| Active | |
| Affected OS | Windows |
| Affected App | Other |