HTTP: Microsoft Internet Explorer CVE-2014-4140 Arbitrary Code Execution
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability in the Microsoft Internet Explorer. A successful attack can lead to arbitrary code execution.
Extended Description
Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 through 11 allows remote attackers to bypass the ASLR protection mechanism via a crafted web site, aka "Internet Explorer ASLR Bypass Vulnerability."
Affected Products
Microsoft internet_explorer
References
CVE: CVE-2014-4140
Short Name
HTTP:STC:IE:CVE-2014-4140-CE
Severity
Major
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
Arbitrary CVE-2014-4140 Code Execution Explorer Internet Microsoft
Release Date
10/20/2014
Supported Platforms
srx-branch-19.3
vsrx3bsd-19.2
srx-19.4
vsrx3bsd-19.4
srx-branch-19.4
vsrx-19.4
vsrx-19.2
srx-19.3
srx-branch-12.3
mx-12.3
mx-19.4
vmx-19.4
mx-19.3
vsrx-12.3
vmx-19.3
srx-12.3
Sigpack Version
3821
False Positive
Unknown
Vendors
Microsoft
CVSS Score
4.3