HTTP: Microsoft Internet Explorer Asynchronous NULL Object Access Remote Code Execution
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known flaw in 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 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
Short Name
HTTP:STC:IE:NULL-OBJ-RCE
Severity
Major
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
Access Asynchronous CVE-2012-2521 Code Execution Explorer Internet Microsoft NULL Object Remote bid:54952
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