HTTP: Microsoft Internet Explorer Vector Markup Language Use-After-Free
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability against 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 due to a memory-corruption error. Attackers can exploit this issue by enticing an unsuspecting user to view a specially crafted webpage. Successful exploits may allow attackers to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the user running the affected application. Failed exploit attempts will likely result in a denial-of-service condition.
Affected Products
Avaya messaging_application_server,Avaya meeting_exchange
Short Name
HTTP:STC:IE:VML-RCE
Severity
Major
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
CVE-2011-1266 Explorer Internet Language Markup Microsoft Use-After-Free Vector bid:48173
Release Date
06/16/2011
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
Microsoft
Avaya
CVSS Score
9.3