HTTP: About Local Link Exploit (HTML)1

This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability in Web browsers that support the "about:" URI scheme. Attackers can use this technique in combination with other browser exploits to elevate an attack into a trusted security zone (such as Local Computer).

Short Name
HTTP:STC:ABOUT-HTML1
Severity
Major
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
(HTML)1 About Exploit Link Local
Release Date
09/30/2015
Supported Platforms

srx-branch-12.3

srx-19.3

srx-branch-19.3

vsrx3bsd-19.2

srx-branch-19.4

vsrx-19.4

mx-12.3

mx-19.4

vmx-19.4

mx-19.3

vsrx3bsd-19.4

srx-19.4

vsrx-12.3

vmx-19.3

vsrx-19.2

srx-12.3

Sigpack Version
3375
False Positive
Unknown

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