HTTP: Microsoft Internet Explorer CVE-2016-0068 Remote Code Execution
This signature detects an attempt to exploit a known vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to perform remote code execution.
Extended Description
Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 through 11 allows remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy via unspecified vectors, aka "Internet Explorer Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability," a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-0069.
Affected Products
Microsoft internet_explorer
References
CVE: CVE-2016-0068
Short Name
HTTP:STC:IE:CVE-2016-0068-CE
Severity
Major
Recommended
True
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
CVE-2016-0068 Code Execution Explorer Internet Microsoft Remote
Release Date
02/09/2016
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
3415
False Positive
Unknown
Vendors
Microsoft
CVSS Score
9.3