HTTP: Microsoft Internet Explorer CElement User After Free

This signature detects attempts to exploit a known flaw in Microsoft Internet Explorer. A successful attack could result in arbitrary code execution. Failed attempts could cause a denial of service condition.

Extended Description

Use-after-free vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted web site that triggers access to a deleted object, aka "Internet Explorer CElement Use After Free Vulnerability."

References

CVE: CVE-2013-0091

Short Name
HTTP:STC:IE:CLEMENT-UAF
Severity
Major
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
After CElement CVE-2013-0091 Explorer Free Internet Microsoft User
Release Date
03/11/2013
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

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