Short Name |
HTTP:STC:CLSID:ACTIVEX:EXECHAND |
---|---|
Severity |
High |
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-9.4+, srx-9.2+, srx-branch-9.4+, vsrx-12.1+ |
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.
Microsoft Internet Explorer is prone to a remote code-execution vulnerability. This vulnerability is related to how the browser handles script errors. An attacker may exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code in the context of the user running the affected browser.