Signature Detail
Short Name |
NETBIOS:NBDS:MS-PRINT-SPOOL-FMT |
|---|---|
Severity |
High |
Recommended |
Yes |
Recommended Action |
Drop |
Category |
NETBIOS |
Keywords |
Microsoft Windows Print Spooler Service Format String Vulnerability |
Release Date |
2012/08/13 |
Update Number |
2172 |
Supported Platforms |
idp-4.0+, isg-3.0+, j-series-9.5+, mx-9.4+, srx-9.2+, srx-branch-9.4+, vsrx-12.1+ |
NETBIOS: Microsoft Windows Print Spooler Service Format String Vulnerability
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability against Microsoft Windows Print Spooler Service. A successful attack can lead to arbitrary code execution.
Extended Description
Microsoft Windows is prone to a remote code-execution vulnerability that affects the Print Spooler service. Attackers can exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM-level privileges, which can result in the complete compromise of affected computers.
Affected Products
- Microsoft Windows XP
- Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition SP2
- Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition
- Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 3
References
- BugTraq: 54928
- CVE: CVE-2012-1851