Short Name |
SMB:OF:SMB2-WRITE-OFFSET |
---|---|
Severity |
High |
Recommended |
No |
Recommended Action |
Drop |
Category |
SMB |
Keywords |
Microsoft Windows SMB Transaction Parsing Code Execution |
Release Date |
2011/04/13 |
Update Number |
1901 |
Supported Platforms |
idp-4.1.110110609+, isg-3.4.139899+, j-series-9.5+, mx-9.4+, srx-9.2+, srx-branch-9.4+, vsrx-12.1+ |
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known flaw in Microsoft SMB2. A code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft Windows Server Message Block Version 2 (SMB2) component. The vulnerability is due to an error while handling Write requests. Unauthenticated remote attackers could exploit this vulnerability by sending a specially crafted network message to the affected service. Successful exploitation would result in code execution with SYSTEM privileges.
Microsoft Windows is prone to a remote code-execution vulnerability that affects the Microsoft Server Message Block (SMB) protocol software. A remote attacker can exploit this issue to execute code with SYSTEM-level privileges. Failed exploit attempts will likely cause denial-of-service conditions.