HTTP: Microsoft Internet Explorer OnLoad Event Remote Code Execution
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known flaw in Microsoft Internet Explorer. Versions 8 and below are affected. A successful attack would result in arbitrary code execution.
Extended Description
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 does not properly handle objects in memory, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by accessing a deleted object, aka "OnLoad Event Remote Code Execution Vulnerability."
Short Name
HTTP:STC:IE:ONLOAD-EVT-RCE
Severity
Major
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
CVE-2011-1997 Code Event Execution Explorer Internet Microsoft OnLoad Remote bid:49962
Release Date
10/10/2011
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
CVSS Score
9.3