Signature Detail
Short Name |
HTTP:STC:IE:ADDRBOOK-OBJ-DOS |
|---|---|
Severity |
Medium |
Recommended |
No |
Recommended Action |
Drop |
Category |
HTTP |
Keywords |
Microsoft Internet Explorer Address Book Object Denial of Service |
Release Date |
2013/05/06 |
Update Number |
2260 |
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 Address Book Object 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
The Outlook Express Address Book control, when using Internet Explorer 6, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL dereference and browser crash) by creating the OutlookExpress.AddressBook COM object, which is not intended for use within Internet Explorer.
Affected Products
- microsoft outlook_express_book_control
References
- CVE: CVE-2005-4840