MS.Windows.Com.Session.Moniker.Privilege.Escalation
Description
This indicates an attack attempt to exploit a Privilege Escalation vulnerability in Microsoft Windows.
The vulnerability is due to a lack of input validation in Windows Com Session Moniker. A remote attacker may be able to exploit this to leverage their privileges on vulnerable systems.
Affected Products
Windows 7
Windows Server 2008 R2
Windows 8.1
Windows Server 2012 and Windows Server 2012 R2
Windows RT 8.1
Windows 10
Windows Server 2016
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/MS17-012
Telemetry
Coverage
IPS (Regular DB) | |
IPS (Extended DB) |