Intrusion PreventionMS.Windows.Cursor.Icon.Data.Privilege.Elevation
Description
This indicates an attack attempt to exploit an Elevation of Privilege vulnerability in Microsoft Windows.
The vulnerability is due to an error when the vulnerable software handles a maliciously crafted application. A remote attacker may be able to exploit this to elevate their privileges, via a crafted application.
Affected Products
Windows 10 Version 1607 for 32-bit Systems
Windows Server 2016
Windows 10 Version 1703 for x64-based Systems
Windows 10 for 32-bit Systems
Windows 10 Version 1511 for x64-based Systems
Windows RT 8.1
Windows 10 Version 1511 for 32-bit Systems
Windows 10 for x64-based Systems
Windows Server 2016 (Server Core installation)
Windows 10 Version 1703 for 32-bit Systems
Windows Server 2012 R2
Windows Server 2012 R2 (Server Core installation)
Windows 10 Version 1607 for x64-based Systems
Windows 8.1 for 32-bit systems
Windows 8.1 for x64-based systems
Windows 10 Version 1607 for 32-bit Systems
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://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8466
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8468
Telemetry
Coverage
| IPS (Regular DB) | |
| IPS (Extended DB) |
| ID | 44073 |
| Created | Jun 13, 2017 |
| Updated | May 02, 2022 |
| Risk |
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| CVE ID | CVE-2017-8465 CVE-2017-8468 CVE-2017-8466 |
| Exploit Prediction Score | 0.07% |
| Default Action | drop |
| Active | |
| Affected OS | Windows |
| Affected App | Other |