HTTP: Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 Layout Use After Free Remote Code Execution

This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability against Microsoft Internet Explorer 7. A successful attack can lead to arbitrary code execution.

Extended Description

Microsoft Internet Explorer is prone to a remote memory-corruption vulnerability. Attackers can exploit this issue by enticing an unsuspecting user to view a specially crafted webpage. 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

Microsoft internet_explorer

References

BugTraq: 54950

CVE: CVE-2012-1526

Short Name
HTTP:STC:IE:LAYOUT-UAF
Severity
Major
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
7 After CVE-2012-1526 Code Execution Explorer Free Internet Layout Microsoft Remote Use bid:54950
Release Date
08/13/2012
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
Unknown
Vendors

Microsoft

CVSS Score

9.3

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