HTTP: Microsoft Internet Explorer CVE-2016-3293 Remote Code Execution

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 9 through 11 and Edge allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted web page, aka "Microsoft Browser Memory Corruption Vulnerability."

Affected Products

Microsoft edge

References

CVE: CVE-2016-3293

Short Name
HTTP:STC:IE:CVE-2016-3293-CE
Severity
Major
Recommended
True
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
CVE-2016-3293 Code Execution Explorer Internet Microsoft Remote
Release Date
08/09/2016
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
3590
False Positive
Unknown
Vendors

Microsoft

CVSS Score

7.6

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