Signature Detail
Short Name |
HTTP:STC:IE:HTML-LAYOUT-CE |
|---|---|
Severity |
High |
Recommended |
Yes |
Recommended Action |
Drop |
Category |
HTTP |
Keywords |
Microsoft Internet Explorer HTML Layout ColSpan Code Execution |
Release Date |
2015/01/21 |
Update Number |
2461 |
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 HTML Layout ColSpan Code Execution
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability against Microsoft Internet Explorer. A successful exploit can lead to the remote code execution.
Extended Description
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6, 7, and 8 does not properly handle objects in memory, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by accessing an object that (1) was not properly initialized or (2) is deleted, leading to memory corruption, aka "HTML Layout Memory Corruption Vulnerability."
Affected Products
- microsoft ie 6
- microsoft ie 7
- microsoft ie 8
References
- CVE: CVE-2010-2560