Short Name |
HTTP:STC:WIN-SHELLHNDL |
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Severity |
High |
Recommended |
No |
Recommended Action |
Drop |
Category |
HTTP |
Keywords |
Microsoft Windows Shell Handler URL Validation |
Release Date |
2010/02/09 |
Update Number |
1602 |
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 against Microsoft Windows Shell Handler. Attackers can trick victims into visiting hostile Web pages, which if successful, can result in remote code execution on the victim's system.
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 user running the application. Successful exploits will compromise the application and possibly the computer. NOTE: Reports indicate that the issue can also be exploited via other applications that use the 'ShellExecute()' API.