MS.IE.Address.Bar.Spoofing

description-logoDescription

This indicates an attack attempt to exploit an address bar spoofing vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.
The vulnerability is a result of the application's failure to properly open the a malicious Shockwave Flash application. An attacker may exploit this to spoof the address bar, which may be used in phishing attacks.

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Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 for Windows XP SP2 and earlier.

Impact logoImpact

Address bar spoofing.

recomended-action-logoRecommended Actions

Apply the appropriate patch supplied by the vendor:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms06-021.mspx

Telemetry logoTelemetry

Coverage

IPS (Regular DB)
IPS (Extended DB)