MS.IE.Known.Local.File.Script.Command.Execution

description-logoDescription

This indicates an attack attempt to exploit a Code Execution vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer.
The vulnerability is due to insufficient sanitizing of user supplied inputs in the application. An attacker can exploit this by tricking an unsuspecting user into visiting a malicious webpage and execute arbitrary script code within the context of the application.

affected-products-logoAffected Products

Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0

Impact logoImpact

System Compromise: Remote attackers can execute arbitrary script code within the context of the target user's browser.

recomended-action-logoRecommended Actions

Upgrade to the latest version available from the website.
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-ca/internet-explorer/download-ie

Telemetry logoTelemetry

Coverage

IPS (Regular DB)
IPS (Extended DB)