Intrusion PreventionMS.Windows.Print.Spooler.Buffer.Overflow
Description
This indicates an attack attempt against a buffer-overflow vulnerability in the Windows Print Spooler.
The vulnerability is caused by the software's inability to properly handle malformed data. It allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code.
Affected Products
Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 4
Impact
System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.
Recommended Actions
Apply the patch, available from the vendor's web site:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/MS09-022.mspx
Telemetry
Coverage
| IPS (Regular DB) | |
| IPS (Extended DB) |
| ID | 17496 |
| Created | Jun 11, 2009 |
| Updated | Jan 13, 2022 |
| Risk |
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| CVE ID | CVE-2009-0228 |
| Exploit Prediction Score | 75.16% |
| Default Action | drop |
| Active | |
| Affected OS | Windows |
| Affected App | Other |