Short Name |
HTTP:IESHIMS-DLL-HIJACK1 |
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Severity |
Minor |
Recommended |
No |
Category |
HTTP |
Keywords |
Microsoft Internet Explorer IESHIMS.DLL Insecure Library Loading1 |
Release Date |
2015/10/07 |
Update Number |
2543 |
Supported Platforms |
idp-4.0+, isg-3.0+, j-series-9.5+, mx-11.4+, srx-12.1+, srx-branch-12.1+, vmx-17.4+, vsrx-12.1+, vsrx3bsd-18.2+ |
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known remote code execution vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer. It is due to a design weakness in loading Dynamically Linked Libraries. Remote attackers can exploit this by enticing target users to download a malicious "IESHIMS.DLL" file. A successful attack can result in loading the attacker-controlled library and execution of arbitrary code with the privileges of the logged-in user. If a user is logged-on with administrative user rights, an attacker can take complete control of the affected system.