MS.IE.OLEAuto32.Remote.Code.Execution

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This indicates an attack attempt against a remote Code Execution vulnerability in Internet Explorer.
The vulnerability is caused by an uninitialized pointer in the structure for variant types. It can be exploited through a specially crafted web page using the "htmlfile" ActiveX object.

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Internet Explorer 6
Internet Explorer 7
Internet Explorer 8
Internet Explorer 9

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System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.

recomended-action-logoRecommended Actions

Apply the patch, available from the following web site:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/ms11-081.mspx

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Coverage

IPS (Regular DB)
IPS (Extended DB)