HTTP: Microsoft Edge CVE-2016-0161 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-2016-0158.
Affected Products
Microsoft edge
References
CVE: CVE-2016-0161
Short Name
HTTP:STC:CVE-2016-0161-RCE
Severity
Major
Recommended
True
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
CVE-2016-0161 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
3792
False Positive
Unknown
Vendors
Microsoft
CVSS Score
4.3