Intrusion PreventionMS.Windows.SettingContent-ms.File.Command.Injection
Description
This indicates an attack attempt to exploit a Security Bypass vulnerability in Microsoft Windows.
The vulnerability is due to an error when the vulnerable software handles a maliciously crafted .SettingContent-ms file. A remote attacker may be able to exploit this to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable systems via a crafted .SettingContent-ms file.
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 2012
Windows Server 2012 (Server Core installation)
Windows 8.1 for 32-bit systems
Windows 8.1 for x64-based systems
Windows Server 2012 R2
Windows RT 8.1
Windows Server 2012 R2 (Server Core installation)
Windows 10 for 32-bit Systems
Windows 10 for x64-based Systems
Windows Server 2016
Windows 10 Version 1607 for 32-bit Systems
Windows 10 Version 1607 for x64-based Systems
Windows Server 2016 (Server Core installation)
Windows 10 Version 1703 for 32-bit Systems
Windows 10 Version 1703 for x64-based Systems
Windows 10 Version 1709 for 32-bit Systems
Windows 10 Version 1709 for x64-based Systems
Windows Server, version 1709 (Server Core Installation)
Windows 10 Version 1803 for 32-bit Systems
Windows 10 Version 1803 for x64-based Systems
Windows Server, version 1803 (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)
Impact
Security Bypass: Remote attackers can bypass security mechanism on 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-2018-8414
Telemetry
Coverage
| IPS (Regular DB) | |
| IPS (Extended DB) |
| ID | 46522 |
| Created | Aug 09, 2018 |
| Updated | Apr 10, 2024 |
| Risk |
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| CVE ID | CVE-2018-8414 |
| Known Exploited | Yes |
| Exploit Prediction Score | 89.8% |
| Default Action | drop |
| Active | |
| Affected OS | Windows |
| Affected App | All |