Intrusion PreventionMS.Windows.Kernel.Structure.Initialization.Privilege.Escalation
Description
This indicates an attack attempt to exploit a Privilege Escalation vulnerability in Microsoft Windows.
The vulnerability is due to an error when the vulnerable software handles a maliciously crafted application file. A remote attacker may be able to exploit this to execute arbitrary code within the context of the application, via a crafted application file.
Affected Products
Windows Vista Service Pack 2
Windows Vista x64 Edition Service Pack 2
Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2 (3168965)
Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2 (3168965)
Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems Service Pack 2 (3168965)
Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 1 (3168965)
Windows 7 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 (3168965)
Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 (3168965)
Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-based Systems Service Pack 1 (3168965)
Windows 8.1 for 32-bit Systems (3168965)
Windows 8.1 for x64-based Systems (3168965)
Windows Server 2012 (3168965)
Windows Server 2012 R2 (3168965)
Windows RT 8.1 (3168965)
Windows 10 for 32-bit Systems (3163912)
Windows 10 for x64-based Systems (3163912)
Windows 10 Version 1511 for 32-bit Systems (3172985)
Windows 10 Version 1511 for x64-based Systems (3172985)
Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2 (Server Core installation) (3168965)
Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2 (Server Core installation) (3168965)
Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 (Server Core installation) (3168965)
Windows Server 2012 (Server Core installation) (3168965)
Windows Server 2012 R2 (Server Core installation) (3168965)
Impact
Privilege Escalation: Remote attackers can leverage their privileges on vulnerable systems.
Recommended Actions
Apply the most recent upgrade or patch from the vendor.
http://technet.microsoft.com/security/bulletin/MS16-090
Telemetry
Coverage
| IPS (Regular DB) | |
| IPS (Extended DB) |
| ID | 42714 |
| Created | Jul 12, 2016 |
| Updated | Feb 27, 2023 |
| Risk |
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| CVE ID | CVE-2016-3249 |
| Exploit Prediction Score | 0.08% |
| Default Action | drop |
| Active | |
| Affected OS | Windows |
| Affected App | Other |