Signature Detail
Short Name |
HTTP:STC:IE:CSS-DOS |
|---|---|
Severity |
Medium |
Recommended |
No |
Recommended Action |
Drop |
Category |
HTTP |
Keywords |
Microsoft Internet Explorer CSS expression Remote Denial of Service |
Release Date |
2012/12/12 |
Update Number |
2210 |
Supported Platforms |
idp-4.0+, isg-3.1.134269+, j-series-9.5+, mx-9.4+, srx-9.2+, srx-branch-9.4+, vsrx-12.1+ |
HTTP: Microsoft Internet Explorer CSS expression Remote Denial of Service
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability against Microsoft Internet Explorer. A successful attack can result in a denial-of-service condition.
Extended Description
Microsoft Internet Explorer is prone to a remote denial-of-service vulnerability. Attackers can exploit this issue by enticing an unsuspecting user to view a specially crafted webpage. Successfully exploiting this issue will cause the application to stop responding, denying service to legitimate users. Internet Explorer 6, 7, and 8 are vulnerable.
Affected Products
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 SP1
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 7.0
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 8
References
- BugTraq: 40487