HTTP: Internet Explorer Cache External
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer (IE). IE 5.5 and 6.0 are vulnerable; IE 5 SP2 and 6.0 SP1 are not vulnerable. IE does not confirm that multiple open browser windows are operating in the proper security zones; attackers can obtain sensitive information from the host cache.
Extended Description
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability would allow remote attackers to view files on the Web server, steal cookies, deface web page, and execute arbitrary commands with the privileges of the logged in user.
Short Name
HTTP:STC:IE:CACHE-EXTERNAL
Severity
Warning
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
None
Category
HTTP
Keywords
Cache Explorer External Internet
Release Date
04/22/2003
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
Occasionally