Rule Document 1:65923

Rule Category

OS-WINDOWS -- Snort has detected traffic targeting vulnerabilities in a Windows-based operating system. This does not include browser traffic or other software on the OS, but attacks against the OS itself. (such as?)

Alert Message

OS-WINDOWS Microsoft Windows Remote Desktop Services elevation of privilege attempt

Rule Explanation

This rule looks for specific bytes included in the malicious file used to exploit the vulnerability. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to elevate privileges.

What To Look For

This rule fires on attempts to download a malicious executable used to exploit a local elevation of privilege vulnerability in Windows Remote Desktop Services.

Known Usage

Attacks/Scans seen in the wild

False Positives

No known false positives

Contributors

Cisco Talos Intelligence Group