HTTP: Microsoft Edge CVE-2016-0158 Remote Code Execution

This signature detects an attempt to exploit a known Vulnerability in Microsoft Edge. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute remote code into the application's context.

Extended Description

Microsoft Edge allows remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy via unspecified vectors, aka "Microsoft Edge Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability," a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-0161.

Affected Products

Microsoft edge

References

CVE: CVE-2016-0158

Short Name
HTTP:STC:CVE-2016-0158-UXSS
Severity
Major
Recommended
True
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
CVE-2016-0158 Code Edge Execution Microsoft Remote
Release Date
04/12/2016
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

4.3

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