Signature Detail
Short Name |
HTTP:STC:IE:CENTER-ELE-RCE |
|---|---|
Severity |
High |
Recommended |
No |
Recommended Action |
Drop |
Category |
HTTP |
Keywords |
Microsoft Internet Explorer Center Element Remote Code Execution |
Release Date |
2012/06/11 |
Update Number |
2149 |
Supported Platforms |
idp-4.0+, isg-3.0+, j-series-9.5+, mx-9.4+, srx-9.2+, srx-branch-9.4+, vsrx-12.1+ |
HTTP: Microsoft Internet Explorer Center Element Remote Code Execution
This signature detects attempts to exploit a remote code execution vulnerability exists that in the way that Internet Explorer accesses an object that has been deleted. The vulnerability may corrupt memory in such a way that an attacker could execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user.
Extended Description
Microsoft Internet Explorer is prone to a remote code-execution vulnerability. Attackers can exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code in the context of the currently logged-in user. Failed attacks will cause denial-of-service conditions.
Affected Products
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 SP1
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 SP2
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 SP3
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 7.0
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 8
References
- BugTraq: 53841
- CVE: CVE-2012-1523