HTTP: Microsoft Internet Explorer Null Pointer Dereference Denial of Service
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability against Microsoft Internet Explorer. A successful attack can result in a denial-of-service condition.
Extended Description
Microsoft Internet Explorer is prone to two remote denial-of-service vulnerabilities. Successful exploits can allow attackers to crash the affected browser, resulting in denial-of-service conditions. These issues affect Internet Explorer 6 and 7.
References
BugTraq: 37877
Short Name
HTTP:STC:IE:NULL-PTR-DOS
Severity
Minor
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
Denial Dereference Explorer Internet Microsoft Null Pointer Service bid:37877 of
Release Date
12/17/2012
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
3339
False Positive
Unknown