Intrusion PreventionMS.IE.MSHTML.Word.File.Format.Memory.Corruption
Description
This indicates an attack attempt against a memory-corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer.
The vulnerability is caused by an error when the vulnerable software accesses an object that has not been correctly initialized or has been deleted. It allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code.
Affected Products
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6
Microsoft Internet Explorer 7
Microsoft Internet Explorer 8
Impact
System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.
Recommended Actions
Apply the patch supplied by the vendor:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/MS10-071.mspx
Telemetry
Coverage
| IPS (Regular DB) | |
| IPS (Extended DB) |
| ID | 24590 |
| Created | Oct 13, 2010 |
| Updated | Apr 23, 2014 |
| Risk |
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| CVE ID | CVE-2010-3331 |
| Exploit Prediction Score | 95.84% |
| Default Action | drop |
| Active | |
| Affected OS | Windows |
| Affected App | IE |