HTTP: Microsoft Internet Explorer CFormElement Remote Code Execution
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability against Microsoft Internet Explorer. A successful attack can lead to arbitrary code execution.
Extended Description
Use-after-free vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted web site, aka "CFormElement Use After Free Vulnerability."
References
CVE: CVE-2012-1538
Short Name
HTTP:STC:IE:CFORMELEMENT-RCE
Severity
Critical
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
CFormElement CVE-2012-1538 Code Execution Explorer Internet Microsoft Remote
Release Date
11/12/2012
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
3659
False Positive
Unknown
CVSS Score
9.3