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Short Name |
HTTP:STC:CLSID:ACTIVEX:EXECHAND |
|---|---|
Severity |
Major |
Recommended |
No |
Recommended Action |
Drop |
Category |
HTTP |
Keywords |
ActiveX Exception Handling |
Release Date |
2006/12/12 |
Update Number |
1213 |
Supported Platforms |
di-5.3+, idp-4.0+, isg-3.0+, j-series-9.5+, mx-11.4+, srx-12.1+, srx-branch-12.1+, vmx-17.4+, vsrx-12.1+, vsrx3bsd-18.2+ |
HTTP: ActiveX Exception Handling
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability Microsoft Internet Explorer. Malicious Web pages containing dangerous script object can exploit this vulnerability and gain control of the client browser.
Extended Description
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by using JavaScript to cause certain errors simultaneously, which results in the access of previously freed memory, aka "Script Error Handling Memory Corruption Vulnerability."
Affected Products
- Microsoft ie 6
References