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MS.IE.VBScript.Use.After.Free

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This indicates an attack attempt to exploit a Use After Free vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer.
The vulnerability is due to an error when the vulnerable software attempts to handle a maliciously crafted web page. An attacker can exploit this by tricking a user into visiting a malicious webpage and execute arbitrary code within the context of the application.

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Microsoft Internet Explorer 11.0

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

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Currently we are unaware of any vendor supplied patch for this issue.

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Coverage

IPS (Regular DB)
IPS (Extended DB)

Version Updates

Date Version Detail
2019-11-29 15.736 Default_action:pass:drop
2019-10-17 14.706
ID 48431
Created Oct 17, 2019
Updated Sep 23, 2020
Risk black-background-circle-icon black-background-circle-icon black-background-circle-icon lightgray-background-circle-icon lightgray-background-circle-icon
Default Action drop
Active
Affected OS Windows
Affected App IE