SID 1:45624

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.

Alert Message

OS-WINDOWS Microsoft Windows malformed shortcut file with comment buffer overflow attempt

Rule Explanation

This event is generated when a malformed Windows shortcut (.lnk) file is found traversing the network. Impact: currently unknown. Details: A large value contained in a Windows shortcut (*.lnk) file multiplies during execution, causing a buffer overflow condition that can lead to remote code execution against the victim. Ease of Attack: Simple, no working exploits are known at this time.

What To Look For

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Known Usage

No public information

False Positives

No known false positives

Contributors

Cisco Talos Intelligence Group