Rule Document 1:65899

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 Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock elevation of privilege attempt

Rule Explanation

This rule looks for specific bytes included in malicious executables used to exploit an elevation of privilege vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock.

What To Look For

This rule detects an attempted elevation of privilege exploit against Microsoft Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock.

Known Usage

No public information

False Positives

No known false positives

Contributors

Cisco Talos Intelligence Group