Short Name |
HTTP:STC:IE:AUTH-REFLECTION |
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Severity |
High |
Recommended |
No |
Recommended Action |
Drop |
Category |
HTTP |
Keywords |
Microsoft Internet Explorer and HTTP Services Authentication Reflection Code Execution |
Release Date |
2011/12/21 |
Update Number |
2051 |
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+ |
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known authentication reflection vulnerability against Microsoft Internet Explorer and Windows HTTP services. A successful attack can lead to arbitrary code execution.
Microsoft Windows is prone to a vulnerability that could let attackers replay NTLM (NT LAN Manager) credentials. A successful exploit would let an attacker execute arbitrary code in the context of the affected user.