MS.IE.Copy.And.Paste.Information.Disclosure

description-logoDescription

This indicates an attack attempt to exploit an Information Disclosure vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer.
The vulnerability is due to insufficient sanitizing of user supplied data in the copy and paste operation of the application. A remote attacker can exploit this to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information by tricking an unsuspecting user into visiting a malicious webpage.

affected-products-logoAffected Products

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

Impact logoImpact

Information Disclosure: Remote attackers can gain sensitive information from vulnerable systems.

recomended-action-logoRecommended Actions

Apply the most recent upgrade or patch from the vendor.
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/security/bulletin/MS12-010

Telemetry logoTelemetry

Coverage

IPS (Regular DB)
IPS (Extended DB)