Signature Detail
Short Name |
HTTP:STC:IE:IMPROPER-REF |
|---|---|
Severity |
High |
Recommended |
No |
Recommended Action |
Drop |
Category |
HTTP |
Keywords |
Microsoft Internet Explorer Improper Ref Counting Use After Free |
Release Date |
2012/12/09 |
Update Number |
2209 |
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 Improper Ref Counting Use After Free
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability against Microsoft Internet Explorer. A successful attack can lead to arbitrary code execution.
Extended Description
Use-after-free vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 and 10 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted web site that triggers access to an object that (1) was not properly initialized or (2) is deleted, aka "Improper Ref Counting Use After Free Vulnerability."
Affected Products
- microsoft internet_explorer 10
- microsoft internet_explorer 9
References
- BugTraq: 56830
- CVE: CVE-2012-4787