Short Name |
HTTP:STC:IE:MAL-VB-JSCRIPT |
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Severity |
Medium |
Recommended |
No |
Category |
HTTP |
Keywords |
Microsoft Internet Explorer Malformed VBScript/JScript |
Release Date |
2011/02/07 |
Update Number |
1861 |
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 vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer's Jscript and VBscript Engines. A successful attack can result in information disclosure.
Microsoft VBScript and JScript scripting engines are prone to a remote information-disclosure vulnerability. Attackers can exploit this issue to gain access to sensitive information that may aid in further attacks. Attackers can exploit this issue by enticing an unsuspecting user to visit a specially crafted webpage.