Intrusion PreventionMS.Windows.Component.CTSWebProxy.ActiveX.Elevation.of.Privilege
Description
This indicates an attack attempt to exploit a remote Code Execution vulnerability in Windows component.
The vulnerability is due to an error when the vulnerable software handles a maliciously crafted script. A remote attacker may be able to exploit this to execute arbitrary code within the context of the application, via a crafted script.
Affected Products
Windows Vista
Windows 7
Windows 8
Windows 8.1
Windows Server 2008 R2
Windows Server 2012 R2
Impact
System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.
Recommended Actions
Apply the most recent upgrade or patch from the vendor.
http://technet.microsoft.com/security/bulletin/MS15-004
Telemetry
Coverage
| IPS (Regular DB) | |
| IPS (Extended DB) |
| ID | 39913 |
| Created | Jan 13, 2015 |
| Updated | Mar 28, 2022 |
| Risk |
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| CVE ID | CVE-2015-0016 |
| Known Exploited | Yes |
| Exploit Prediction Score | 26.6% |
| Default Action | drop |
| Active | |
| Affected OS | Windows |
| Affected App | IE, Other |