MS.IIS.SChannel.Certificate.Verify.DoS

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This indicates an attack attempt against a denial-of-service vulnerability in the Secure Channel (SChannel) security package in Microsoft Windows.
The vulnerability is caused by improper processing of client certificates during SSL and TLS handshakes. An attacker may exploit this to cause the system to crash, causing a denial-of-service condition.

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Microsoft Windows Vista
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows 7

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Denial of Service: Remote attackers can crash vulnerable systems.

recomended-action-logoRecommended Actions

Apply the following update from the vendor:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/MS10-085.mspx

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Coverage

IPS (Regular DB)
IPS (Extended DB)