MS.DCERPC.NETAPI32.Buffer.Overflow

description-logoDescription

This indicates an attack attempt to exploit a buffer-overflow vulnerability in the Microsoft Windows Server service. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability can execute arbitrary code in the affected system.
The Windows Server service exposes some vulnerable functions through SMB/RPC. These functions can be accessed without authentication by default on Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003. Authentication is required on Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 by default.
The vulnerability is being exploited by the worm Conficker.

affected-products-logoAffected Products

Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 4
Windows XP Service Pack 2
Windows XP Service Pack 3
Windows XP Professional x64 Edition
Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Service Pack 2
Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1
Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2
Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition
Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition Service Pack 2
Windows Server 2003 with SP1 for Itanium-based Systems
Windows Server 2003 with SP2 for Itanium-based Systems
Windows Vista and Windows Vista Service Pack 1
Windows Vista x64 Edition and Windows Vista x64 Edition Service Pack 1
Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems*
Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems*
Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems

Impact logoImpact

System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.

recomended-action-logoRecommended Actions

Apply the patch, available from the vendor's website:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/MS08-067.mspx

Telemetry logoTelemetry

Coverage

IPS (Regular DB)
IPS (Extended DB)