Intrusion PreventionMS.Windows.Search.Service.Type.Confusion
Description
This indicates an attack attempt to exploit a remote Code Execution vulnerability in Microsoft Search Service.
The vulnerability is due to an error when the vulnerable software attempts to handle maliciously crafted packet. A remote attacker may be able to exploit this to execute arbitrary code within the context of the affected application, via a crafted packet.
Affected Products
Microsoft Windows 10 for 32-bit Systems
Microsoft Windows 10 for x64-based Systems
Microsoft Windows 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows 8.1 for 32-bit Systems
Microsoft Windows 8.1 for x64-based Systems
Microsoft Windows RT 8.1
Microsoft Windows Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 1
Microsoft Windows Windows 7 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems SP 2 (Server Core)
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems SP2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems Service Pack 2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 for x64-based systems
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-based Systems Service Pack 1
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 (Server Core)
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2016 Server Core
Impact
System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of 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-2017-8620
Telemetry
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| IPS (Regular DB) | |
| IPS (Extended DB) |
| ID | 44421 |
| Created | Aug 30, 2017 |
| Updated | Nov 08, 2021 |
| Risk |
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| CVE ID | CVE-2017-8620 |
| Exploit Prediction Score | 72.32% |
| Default Action | drop |
| Active | |
| Affected OS | Windows |
| Affected App | Other |