msapplication-task vulnerability
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability against Microsoft IE msapplication-task. A successful attack can lead to memory corruption and possibly arbitrary code execution. The msapplication-task meta name can be used to add static tasks for a Jump List in IE.
Extended Description
Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted web site, aka "Internet Explorer Memory Corruption Vulnerability."
Affected Products
Microsoft internet_explorer
Short Name
HTTP:STC:IE:MSAPP-TASK
Severity
Minor
Recommended
True
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
CVE-2015-2391 msapplication-task vulnerability
Release Date
08/27/2015
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
3761
False Positive
Unknown
Vendors
Microsoft
CVSS Score
9.3