Intrusion PreventionMS.Windows.Win32k.NtUserSetImeInfoEx.Privilege.Elevation
Description
This indicates an attack attempt to exploit a Privilege Escalation vulnerability in MS Windows.
The vulnerability is due to an error when the vulnerable software handles a maliciously crafted application. A remote attacker may be able to exploit this to escalate their privileges on vulnerable systems.
Affected Products
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 (Server Core installation)
Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-Based Systems Service Pack 1
Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1
Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2 (Server Core installation)
Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-Based Systems 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 x64-based Systems Service Pack 2 (Server Core installation)
Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 1
Impact
Privilege Escalation: Remote attackers can leverage their privilege on the vulnerable systems
Recommended Actions
Apply the most recent upgrade or patch from the vendor
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8120
Coverage
| IPS (Regular DB) | |
| IPS (Extended DB) |
Version Updates
| Date | Version | Status | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-07-15 | 28.826 |
Modified
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Name:MS. Windows. Win32k. NtUserSetImeInfoEx. Privilege. Escalation:MS. Windows. Win32k. NtUserSetImeInfoEx. Privilege. Elevation |
| ID | 46028 |
| Created | May 08, 2018 |
| Updated | Jul 11, 2024 |
| CVE ID | |
| Risk |
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| Known Exploited | Yes |
| Exploit Prediction Score | 94.15% |
| Default Action | drop |
| Active | |
| Affected OS | Windows |
| Affected App | Other |
| Profile Type | Permission/Privilege/Access Control |