HTTP: Microsoft Edge CVE-2017-0266 Remote Code Execution

This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability against Microsoft Edge. A successful exploit can lead to remote code execution.

Extended Description

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft Edge in the way affected Microsoft scripting engines render when handling objects in memory, aka "Microsoft Edge Remote Code Execution Vulnerability."

Affected Products

Microsoft edge

References

CVE: CVE-2017-0266

Short Name
HTTP:STC:IE:CVE-2017-0266-CE
Severity
Major
Recommended
True
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
CVE-2017-0266 Code Edge Execution Microsoft Remote
Release Date
05/09/2017
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

7.6

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