Vulnerability in Internet Explorer Could Allow Remote Code Execution
Summary:
Fortinet's FortiGuard Labs investigates a remote code execution vulnerability in Internet Explorer.
Impact:
Remote Code Execution
Risk:
Critical.
Affected Software:
For a list of Internet Explorer versions affected, please see the Microsoft Security Advisory reference below.
Additional Information:
The vulnerability results from a JScript execution that may cause memory corruption. This memory space is then accessible to a remote attacker, who is able to crash Internet Explorer and execute arbitrary code.
FortiGuard Labs continues to monitor attacks against this vulnerability.
Fortinet customers who subscribe to Fortinet's intrusion prevention (IPS) service should be protected against this vulnerability. Fortinet's IPS service is one component of FortiGuard Subscription Services, which also offer comprehensive solutions such as antivirus, Web content filtering and antispam capabilities. These services enable protection against threats on both application and network layers. FortiGuard Services are continuously updated by the FortiGuard Global Security Research Team, which enables Fortinet to deliver a combination of multi-layered security intelligence and true zero-day protection from new and emerging threats. These updates are delivered to all FortiGate, FortiMail and FortiClient products. Fortinet strictly follows responsible disclosure guidelines to ensure optimum protection during a threat's lifecycle.
