Intrusion PreventionMS.Windows.Task.Scheduler.ALPC.Privilege.Escalation
Description
This indicates an attack attempt to exploit an Elevation of Privileges 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 escalate their privileges on vulnerable systems.
Affected Products
Windows 10 for 32-bit Systems
Windows 10 for x64-based Systems
Windows 10 Version 1607 for 32-bit Systems
Windows 10 Version 1607 for x64-based Systems
Windows 10 Version 1703 for 32-bit Systems
Windows 10 Version 1703 for x64-based Systems
Windows 10 Version 1709 for 32-bit Systems
Windows 10 Version 1709 for 64-based Systems
Windows 10 Version 1803 for 32-bit Systems
Windows 10 Version 1803 for x64-based Systems
Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 1
Windows 7 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1
Windows 8.1 for 32-bit systems
Windows 8.1 for x64-based systems
Windows RT 8.1
Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2
Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2 (Server Core installation)
Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-Based Systems Service Pack 2
Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2
Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2 (Server Core installation)
Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-Based Systems Service Pack 1
Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1
Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 (Server Core installation)
Windows Server 2012
Windows Server 2012 (Server Core installation)
Windows Server 2012 R2
Windows Server 2012 R2 (Server Core installation)
Windows Server 2016
Windows Server 2016 (Server Core installation)
Windows Server, version 1709 (Server Core Installation)
Windows Server, version 1803 (Server Core Installation)
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-2018-8440
Telemetry
Coverage
| IPS (Regular DB) | |
| IPS (Extended DB) |
Version Updates
| Date | Version | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-06-06 | 14.627 | Severity:medium:high |
| 2018-11-01 | 13.483 | Default_action:pass:drop |
| 2018-10-11 | 13.471 |
| ID | 46983 |
| Created | Oct 12, 2018 |
| Updated | Sep 28, 2020 |
| Risk |
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| CVE ID | CVE-2018-8440 |
| Known Exploited | Yes |
| Exploit Prediction Score | 97.1% |
| Default Action | drop |
| Active | |
| Affected OS | Windows |
| Affected App | Other |