Rule Category

FILE-OTHER -- Snort detected traffic targeting vulnerabilities in a file type that does not require enough rule coverage to have its own category.

Alert Message

FILE-OTHER Microsoft Graphics remote code execution attempt

Rule Explanation

A remote code execution vulnerability exists when the Windows font library improperly handles specially crafted embedded fonts. An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could take control of the affected system. An attacker could then install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full user rights. Users whose accounts are configured to have fewer user rights on the system could be less impacted than users who operate with administrative user rights. Impact: Attempted User Privilege Gain Details: There are multiple ways an attacker could exploit the vulnerability: - In a web-based attack scenario, an attacker could host a specially crafted website that is designed to exploit the vulnerability and then convince users to view the website. An attacker would have no way to force users to view the attacker-controlled content. Instead, an attacker would have to convince users to take action, typically by getting them to click a link in an email or instant message that takes users to the attacker's website, or by opening an attachment sent through email. - In a file-sharing attack scenario, an attacker could provide a specially crafted document file designed to exploit the vulnerability and then convince users to open the document file. Microsoft has released an update for the above versions of Windows listed to patch this vulnerability. As such ensure your systems have the latest OS, application and plugin security updates. Ensure your anti-malware software has up-to-date signatures. Ease of Attack:

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False Positives

No known false positives

Contributors

Cisco Talos Intelligence Group Cisco ATA Group

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CVE-2018-8344
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