HTTP: Microsoft Internet Explorer CVE-2014-6355 Information Disclosure

This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer. A successful attack can lead to information disclosure.

Extended Description

The Graphics Component in Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, and Windows RT Gold and 8.1 does not properly process JPEG images, which makes it easier for remote attackers to bypass the ASLR protection mechanism via a crafted web site, aka "Graphics Component Information Disclosure Vulnerability."

Affected Products

Microsoft windows_rt

References

CVE: CVE-2014-6355

Short Name
HTTP:STC:IE:CVE-2014-6355-IDISC
Severity
Minor
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
CVE-2014-6355 Disclosure Explorer Information Internet Microsoft
Release Date
12/09/2014
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
3761
False Positive
Unknown
Vendors

Microsoft

CVSS Score

5.0

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