Signature Detail

HTTP: Microsoft Internet Explorer TextRange Object Memory Corruption

This signature detects attempts to exploit a known memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer. In a successful attack, where arbitrary code is attempted to be injected and executed on the target machine, the behavior of the target is dependent on the intention of the malicious code. In an unsuccessful attack, the application can terminate as a result of the attempt.

Extended Description

Microsoft Internet Explorer is prone to a code-execution vulnerability because the application fails to handle certain JavaScript code. This issue is triggered when a remote attacker entices a victim to visit a malicious site. Attackers may exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code in the context of the logged-in user, facilitating the remote compromise of affected computers.

Affected Products

• Avaya Messaging Application Server MM 1.1
• Avaya Messaging Application Server MM 2.0
• Avaya Messaging Application Server MM 3.0
• Avaya Messaging Application Server MM 3.1
• Avaya Messaging Application Server
• HP Storage Management Appliance 2.1
• HP Storage Management Appliance I
• HP Storage Management Appliance II
• HP Storage Management Appliance III
• Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0.1
• Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0.1 SP1
• Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0.1 SP2
• Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0.1 SP3
• Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0.1 SP4
• Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0
• Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 SP1
• Microsoft Internet Explorer 7.0
• Nortel Networks CallPilot 1002Rp
• Nortel Networks CallPilot 200I
• Nortel Networks CallPilot 201I
• Nortel Networks CallPilot 702T
• Nortel Networks CallPilot 703T
• Nortel Networks Contact Center
• Nortel Networks Contact Center Administration
• Nortel Networks Contact Center Express
• Nortel Networks Contact Center Manager
• Nortel Networks Contact Center Manager Server
• Nortel Networks Contact Center NCC
• Nortel Networks Enterprise VoIP TM-CS1000
• Nortel Networks Self-Service
• Nortel Networks Self-Service Media Processing Server
• Nortel Networks Self-Service MPS 100
• Nortel Networks Self-Service MPS 1000
• Nortel Networks Self-Service MPS 500
• Nortel Networks Self-Service Peri Application
• Nortel Networks Self-Service Peri Workstation
• Nortel Networks Self-Service Speech Server

References

• BugTraq: 28295
• CVE: CVE-2008-2255