Intrusion PreventionMS.Win32k.ValidateZorder.Privilege.Elevation
Description
This indicates an attack attempt to exploit a Privilege Escalation vulnerability in Microsoft Windows.
The vulnerability is due to an error when the vulnerable software handles a maliciously crafted application file. A remote attacker may be able to exploit this to execute arbitrary code within the context of the application, via a crafted application file.
Affected Products
Windows Vista Service Pack 2
Windows Vista x64 Edition Service Pack 2
Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2
Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2
Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems Service Pack 2
Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 1
Windows 7 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1
Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1
Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-based Systems Service Pack 1
Windows 8.1 for 32-bit Systems
Windows 8.1 for x64-based Systems
Windows Server 2012
Windows Server 2012 R2
Windows RT 8.1
Windows 10 for 32-bit Systems
Windows 10 for x64-based Systems
Windows 10 Version 1511 for 32-bit Systems
Windows 10 Version 1511 for x64-based Systems
Windows 10 Version 1607 for 32-bit Systems
Windows 10 Version 1607 for x64-based Systems
Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2 (Server Core installation)
Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2 (Server Core installation)
Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 (Server Core installation)
Windows Server 2012 (Server Core installation)
Windows Server 2012 R2 (Server Core installation)
Impact
Privilege Escalation: Remote attackers can leverage their privileges on vulnerable systems.
Recommended Actions
Apply the most recent upgrade or patch from the vendor.
http://technet.microsoft.com/security/bulletin/MS16-106
Coverage
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Version Updates
| Date | Version | Status | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-07-15 | 28.826 |
Modified
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Name:MS. Win32k. ValidateZorder. Privilege. Escalation:MS. Win32k. ValidateZorder. Privilege. Elevation |
| ID | 42923 |
| Created | Sep 13, 2016 |
| Updated | Jul 11, 2024 |
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| Exploit Prediction Score | 5.76% |
| Default Action | drop |
| Active | |
| Affected OS | Windows |
| Affected App | Other |
| Profile Type | Permission/Privilege/Access Control |