Short Name |
HTTP:STC:IE:BGSOUND-TAG |
|---|---|
Severity |
Info |
Recommended |
No |
Category |
HTTP |
Keywords |
Internet Explorer <BGSOUND> Tag NetBIOS Call |
Release Date |
2003/04/22 |
Update Number |
1213 |
Supported Platforms |
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+ |
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability in the BGSOUND tag in Microsoft Internet Explorer. Attackers can include a reference to a file located on a NetBIOS share in the SRC value of the BGSOUND tag to trick viewers using Internet Explorer into exposing their cleartext password or NTLMv1 challenge.
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