HTTP: Microsoft Edge CVE-2016-0184 Remote Code Execution

This signature detects an attempt to exploit an Use-After-Free Vulnerability in Microsoft EDGE. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the remote system.

Extended Description

Use-after-free vulnerability in GDI in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT 8.1, and Windows 10 Gold and 1511 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted document, aka "Direct3D Use After Free Vulnerability."

Affected Products

Microsoft windows_rt_8.1

References

CVE: CVE-2016-0184

Short Name
HTTP:STC:CVE-2016-0184-RCE
Severity
Major
Recommended
True
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
CVE-2016-0184 Code Edge Execution Microsoft Remote
Release Date
05/10/2016
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
3590
False Positive
Unknown
Vendors

Microsoft

CVSS Score

9.3

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