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Short Name |
HTTP:STC:IE:CMSHTMLED-UAF |
|---|---|
Severity |
Major |
Recommended |
No |
Recommended Action |
Drop |
Category |
HTTP |
Keywords |
Microsoft Internet Explorer CMshtmlEd Use After Free Exploit |
Release Date |
2012/09/17 |
Update Number |
2185 |
Supported Platforms |
idp-4.0+, isg-3.1.134269+, j-series-9.5+, mx-11.4+, srx-12.1+, srx-branch-12.1+, vmx-17.4+, vsrx-12.1+, vsrx3bsd-18.2+ |
HTTP: Microsoft Internet Explorer CMshtmlEd Use After Free Exploit
This signature detects attacks against a zero-day flaw in Microsoft Internet Explorer. Internet Explorer is vulnerable to a heap overflow in its CMshtmlEd function due to a use-after-free error. A successful attack could result in arbitrary code execution with privileges of the attacked user.
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