HTTP: Microsoft Internet Explorer Error Handling 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 is prone to a remote code-execution vulnerability. An attacker may exploit this issue by enticing victims into viewing maliciously crafted HTML content. Successfully exploiting this issue allows arbitrary machine code to execute in the context of the affected application. This facilitates the remote compromise of affected computers.
Affected Products
Microsoft internet_explorer
Short Name
HTTP:STC:IE:ERROR-HANDLER
Severity
Major
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
CVE-2007-3893 Code Error Execution Explorer Handling Internet Microsoft bid:25916
Release Date
10/18/2010
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
3336
False Positive
Unknown
Vendors
Nortel_networks
Hp
Microsoft
CVSS Score
6.8