HTTP: Microsoft Internet Explorer Option Element 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 is prone to a remote memory-corruption vulnerability. Successful exploits will allow an attacker to run arbitrary code in the context of the user running the application. Failed attacks may cause denial-of-service conditions.
Affected Products
Avaya messaging_application_server,Avaya meeting_exchange
Short Name
HTTP:STC:IE:OPTION-ELEMENT-RCE
Severity
Major
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
CVE-2011-1996 Code Element Execution Explorer Internet Microsoft Option Remote bid:49961
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
3375
False Positive
Unknown
Vendors
Avaya
Microsoft
CVSS Score
9.3