HTTP: Content Type - Application/hta Content-type
This signature detects documents with the content-type "application/hta". Attackers can use hta documents, or "HTML Applications" to force Internet Explorer to execute arbitrary code. However, because valid applications also rely on hta documents, you should take care when blocking these files.
Extended Description
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could enable unauthorized execution of arbitrary code in the context of the local system.
Short Name
HTTP:STC:IE:HTA-CONTENT-TYPE
Severity
Minor
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
None
Category
HTTP
Keywords
- Application/hta Content Content-type Type
Release Date
08/27/2003
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
3375
False Positive
Occasionally