Intrusion PreventionMS.Windows.TCP.IP.Ipv6pUpdateRDNSS.Remote.Code.Execution
Description
This indicates an attack attempt to exploit a Buffer Overflow vulnerability in Microsoft Windows
The vulnerability is due to an error when the vulnerable software handles a maliciously crafted messages. Successful exploitation could lead to Remote Code Execution on the victim machine.
Affected Products
Windows 10 Version 1803 for 32-bit Systems
Windows 10 Version 1803 for x64-based Systems
Windows 10 Version 1803 for ARM64-based Systems
Windows 10 Version 1809 for 32-bit Systems
Windows 10 Version 1809 for x64-based Systems
Windows 10 Version 1809 for ARM64-based Systems
Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation)
Windows 10 Version 1909 for 32-bit Systems
Windows 10 Version 1909 for x64-based Systems
Windows 10 Version 1909 for ARM64-based Systems
Windows Server, version 1909 (Server Core installation)
Windows 10 Version 1709 for 32-bit Systems
Windows 10 Version 1709 for x64-based Systems
Windows 10 Version 1709 for ARM64-based Systems
Windows 10 Version 1903 for 32-bit Systems
Windows 10 Version 1903 for x64-based Systems
Windows 10 Version 1903 for ARM64-based Systems
Windows Server, version 1903 (Server Core installation)
Windows 10 Version 2004 for 32-bit Systems
Windows 10 Version 2004 for ARM64-based Systems
Windows 10 Version 2004 for x64-based Systems
Windows Server, version 2004 (Server Core installation)
Impact
System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of 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-2020-16898
Telemetry
Coverage
| IPS (Regular DB) | |
| IPS (Extended DB) |
Version Updates
| Date | Version | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-09-19 | 22.396 | Sig Added |
| 2021-01-27 | 17.006 | Sig Added |
| 2021-01-20 | 17.003 | Sig Added |
| 2020-10-28 | 16.951 | Sig Added |
| 2020-10-22 | 16.948 | Default_action:pass:drop |
| 2020-10-13 | 16.942 |
| ID | 49532 |
| Created | Oct 13, 2020 |
| Updated | Aug 28, 2023 |
| Risk |
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| CVE ID | CVE-2020-16898 |
| Exploit Prediction Score | 0.76% |
| Default Action | drop |
| Active | |
| Affected OS | Windows |
| Affected App | Other |