MS.Windows.Telnet.Service.Buffer.Overflow
Description
This indicates an attack attempt to exploit a Buffer Overflow vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Telnet Service.
The vulnerability is due to an error when handling malicious packets via telnet. A remote attacker may be able to exploit this to execute arbitrary code within the context of the application, via crafted packets.
Affected Products
Windows Server 2003
Windows Vista
Windows Server 2008
Windows 7
Windows Server 2008 R2
Windows 8 and Windows 8.1
Windows Server 2012 and Windows Server 2012 R2
Windows RT and Windows RT 8.1
Server Core installation option
Impact
System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.
Recommended Actions
Apply the patch available from the website.
http://technet.microsoft.com/security/bulletin/MS15-002
Telemetry
Coverage
IPS (Regular DB) | |
IPS (Extended DB) |