Intrusion PreventionMS.Windows.Remote.Desktop.Remote.Code.Execution
Description
This indicates a possible attack against a Remote Code Execution vulnerability in Microsoft Remote Desktop.
The vulnerability is caused by accessing already freed memory. Successful attacks may allow an attacker to install arbitrary programs, view, change or delete data and take over the system.
Affected Products
Windows XP Service Pack 3
Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Service Pack 2
Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2
Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition Service Pack 2
Windows Server 2003 with SP2 for Itanium-based Systems
Windows Vista Service Pack 2
Windows Vista x64 Edition Service Pack 2
Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2*
(KB2621440)
Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2*
Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems Service Pack 2
Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems and Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 1
Windows 7 for x64-based Systems and Windows 7 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1
Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems and Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1
Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-based Systems and Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-based Systems Service Pack 1
Impact
System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.
Recommended Actions
Apply patch, available from the web site
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/security/bulletin/MS12-020.mspx
Telemetry
Coverage
| IPS (Regular DB) | |
| IPS (Extended DB) |
Version Updates
| Date | Version | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-04-06 | 15.811 | Sig Added |
| ID | 31353 |
| Created | Mar 14, 2012 |
| Updated | Nov 15, 2021 |
| Risk |
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| CVE ID | |
| Default Action | drop |
| Active | |
| Affected OS | Windows |
| Affected App | Other |