Intrusion PreventionMS.IE.CObjectElement.Type.Confusion.Code.Execution
Description
This indicates an attack attempt to exploit a Code Execution vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer.
The vulnerability is due to a type confusion when the vulnerable software attempts to access a manipulated object. An attacker can exploit this by tricking a user into visiting a malicious webpage and execute arbitrary code within the context of the application.
Affected Products
Internet Explorer 9
Internet Explorer 10
Internet Explorer 11
Internet Explorer 11 on Windows 10
Impact
System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.
Recommended Actions
Apply the most recent upgrade or patch from the vendor.
http://technet.microsoft.com/security/bulletin/MS15-124
Telemetry
Coverage
| IPS (Regular DB) | |
| IPS (Extended DB) |
| ID | 41772 |
| Created | Dec 08, 2015 |
| Updated | May 02, 2022 |
| Risk |
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| CVE ID | CVE-2015-6156 |
| Exploit Prediction Score | 46.24% |
| Default Action | drop |
| Active | |
| Affected OS | Windows |
| Affected App | IE |