Intrusion PreventionMS.Windows.mapi32x.dll.Planting.Insecure.Loading
Description
This indicates an attack attempt to exploit a Elevation of Privileges vulnerability in Microsoft Windows.
The vulnerability is due to insufficient sanitizing of DLL files being loaded with an application. A remote attacker may be able to exploit this to elevate their privileges on the system, via a crafted DLL file.
Affected Products
Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2
Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2
Windows Vista Service Pack 2
Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems Service Pack 2
Windows 7 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1
Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 1
Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1
Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-based Systems Service Pack 1
Impact
Privilege Escalation: Remote attackers can leverage their privileges on vulnerable systems.
Recommended Actions
Apply the most recent upgrade or patch from the vendor.
https://technet.microsoft.com/library/security/ms16-007
Telemetry
Coverage
| IPS (Regular DB) | |
| IPS (Extended DB) |
| ID | 41941 |
| Created | Jan 12, 2016 |
| Updated | May 02, 2022 |
| Risk |
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| CVE ID | CVE-2016-0020 |
| Exploit Prediction Score | 0.04% |
| Default Action | drop |
| Active | |
| Affected OS | Windows |
| Affected App | Other |