Intrusion PreventionMS.IE.BAD.COM.Object.Instantiation
Description
This indicates an attempt against a memory corruption vulnerability in Internet Explorer.
The vulnerability is caused by an error when the vulnerable software instantiates some COM objects that are not intended to be used in Internet Explorer. It allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code via a malicious web page.
Affected Products
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 SP2 and earlier.
Impact
System Compromise
Recommended Actions
Apply the latest update from the vendor.
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/MS05-054.mspx
Telemetry
Coverage
| IPS (Regular DB) | |
| IPS (Extended DB) |
| ID | 11481 |
| Created | Dec 13, 2005 |
| Updated | Jan 13, 2022 |
| Risk |
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| CVE ID | CVE-2005-2831 |
| Exploit Prediction Score | 96.52% |
| Default Action | drop |
| Active | |
| Affected OS | Windows |
| Affected App | IE |