Intrusion PreventionMS.Windows.Server.DNS.Response.Caching.Code.Execution
Description
This indicates an attack attempt to exploit a Remote Code Execution vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Server.
The vulnerability is due to a race condition in the application when handling multiple crafted request. A remote attacker may be able to exploit this to execute arbitrary code within the context of the application.
Affected Products
Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2
Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2
Windows Server 2008 R2
Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1
Windows Server 2012 and Windows Server 2012 R2
Windows Server 2012
Windows Server 2012 R2
Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2 (Server Core installation)
Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2 (Server Core installation)
Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 (Server Core installation)
Windows Server 2012 (Server Core installation)
Windows Server 2012 R2 (Server Core installation)
Impact
System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.
Recommended Actions
Apply the most recent upgrade or patch from the vendor.
https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/security/ms15-127.aspx
Telemetry
Coverage
| IPS (Regular DB) | |
| IPS (Extended DB) |
| ID | 41842 |
| Created | Dec 21, 2015 |
| Updated | Mar 22, 2016 |
| Risk |
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| CVE ID | CVE-2015-6125 |
| Exploit Prediction Score | 94.17% |
| Default Action | drop |
| Active | |
| Affected OS | Windows |
| Affected App | Other |