HTTP: Microsoft Internet Explorer Event Handler 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 is prone to a remote code-execution vulnerability. Attackers can exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code in the context of the currently logged-in user. Failed attacks will cause denial-of-service conditions.
Affected Products
Avaya messaging_application_server,Avaya meeting_exchange
Short Name
HTTP:STC:IE:EVENT-HANDLER-RCE
Severity
Major
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
CVE-2012-0170 Code Event Execution Explorer Handler Internet Microsoft Remote bid:52904
Release Date
04/09/2012
Supported Platforms
srx-branch-19.3
vsrx3bsd-19.2
srx-19.4
vsrx3bsd-19.4
srx-branch-19.4
vsrx-19.4
vsrx-19.2
srx-19.3
srx-branch-12.3
mx-12.3
mx-19.4
vmx-19.4
mx-19.3
vsrx-12.3
vmx-19.3
srx-12.3
Sigpack Version
3339
False Positive
Rarely
Vendors
Microsoft
Avaya
CVSS Score
9.3