Intrusion PreventionMS.IE.File.DragandDrop.Code.Execution
Description
This indicates an attack attempt against a code-execution vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer.
The vulnerability is caused by an error when the vulnerable software handles a "drag and drop" event. It allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code if a specially crafted file were "dragged and dropped" and then clicked on by the victim.
Affected Products
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 SP2 and earlier versions.
Impact
System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.
Recommended Actions
Apply the patch released by the vendor:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/MS04-038.mspx
Telemetry
Coverage
| IPS (Regular DB) | |
| IPS (Extended DB) |
| ID | 10566 |
| Created | Aug 10, 2005 |
| Updated | Nov 15, 2021 |
| Risk |
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| CVE ID | CVE-2004-0839 |
| Exploit Prediction Score | 84.58% |
| Default Action | drop |
| Active | |
| Affected OS | Windows |
| Affected App | IE |