MS.Windows.BranchCache.dll.Hijacking
Description
This indicates an attack attempt against a DLL Hijacking vulnerability in Microsoft BranchCache functionality.
The vulnerability exists because of the way that Windows BranchCache functionality handles the loading of DLL files. An attacker who successfully exploits this vulnerability could take complete control of an affected system.
Affected Products
Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems
Windows 7 for x64-based Systems
Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems
Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-based Systems
Impact
System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.
Recommended Actions
Apply the latest update from the vendor.
Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=75591D37-2CB8-4CDF-ACBB-89CD0D1A9290
/>Windows 7 for x64-based Systems
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=3A0C4DD0-98B4-4E7A-99ED-22B9D9F76CD1
Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=F58A765F-CEA9-456D-B0AB-BFC70B109CBF
Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-based Systems
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=13A9F838-AC07-43DC-9AEE-A77207998E1E
Telemetry
Coverage
IPS (Regular DB) | |
IPS (Extended DB) |
Version Updates
Date | Version | Detail |
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2020-09-29 | 16.933 | Name:MS. Windows. BranchCache. Dll. Hijacking:MS. Windows. BranchCache. dll. Hijacking |