HTTP: Microsoft Edge CVE-2016-0021 Remote Code Execution

This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability against Microsoft Edge. A successful exploit can lead to remote code execution.

Extended Description

The Chakra JavaScript engine in Microsoft Edge allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors, aka "Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability."

Affected Products

Microsoft edge

References

CVE: CVE-2016-0024

Short Name
HTTP:STC:CVE-2016-0024-RCE
Severity
Major
Recommended
True
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
CVE-2016-0021 CVE-2016-0024 Code Edge Execution Microsoft Remote
Release Date
01/12/2016
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
3415
False Positive
Unknown
Vendors

Microsoft

CVSS Score

9.3

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