HTTP: Internet Explorer Circular Reference of Elements

This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability against Microsoft Internet Explorer. A successful attack can lead to arbitrary code execution.

Extended Description

Microsoft Internet Explorer is prone to a remote memory-corruption vulnerability. Successful exploits will allow an attacker to run arbitrary code in the context of the user running the application. Failed attacks may cause denial-of-service conditions.

Affected Products

Avaya messaging_application_server,Avaya meeting_exchange

References

BugTraq: 49965

CVE: CVE-2011-2000

Short Name
HTTP:STC:IE:CIR-REF
Severity
Major
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
CVE-2011-2000 Circular Elements Explorer Internet Reference bid:49965 of
Release Date
10/10/2011
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
3336
False Positive
Unknown
Vendors

Avaya

Microsoft

CVSS Score

9.3

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