Intrusion PreventionWindows.Journal.Object.Use.After.Free
Description
This indicates an attack attempt to exploit a Memory Corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Journal.
The vulnerability is due an error while the vulnerable software attempts to access a specially crafted jnt file. An attacker can exploit this to execute arbitrary code within the context of the logged in user via a crafted office file.
Affected Products
Windows Vista
Windows Server 2008
Windows 7
Windows Server 2008 R2
Windows 8.1
Windows Server 2012 and Windows Server 2012 R2
Windows 10
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/MS16-013
Telemetry
Coverage
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Version Updates
| Date | Version | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-06-07 | 14.628 | Severity:critical:high |
| ID | 42053 |
| Created | Feb 09, 2016 |
| Updated | May 02, 2022 |
| Risk |
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| CVE ID | CVE-2016-0038 |
| Exploit Prediction Score | 24.59% |
| Default Action | drop |
| Active | |
| Affected OS | Windows |
| Affected App | Other |