HTTP: Microsoft Silverlight Remote Code Execution

This signature detects an attempt to exploit a known vulnerability in Microsoft Silverlight. An attacker can create a malicious Web-page, that, when viewed by a victim, can result in a remote code execution on the victim's computer.

Extended Description

Microsoft Silverlight and Microsoft .NET Framework are prone to a remote code-execution vulnerability. Successful exploits will allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code within the context of the affected application. Failed exploit attempts will likely result in a denial-of-service condition.

Affected Products

Avaya messaging_application_server,Avaya meeting_exchange

References

BugTraq: 49999

CVE: CVE-2011-1253

Short Name
HTTP:STC:SILVERLIGHT-RCE
Severity
Major
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
CVE-2011-1253 Code Execution Microsoft Remote Silverlight bid:49999
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
3717
False Positive
Unknown
Vendors

Microsoft

Avaya

CVSS Score

9.3

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