Intrusion PreventionMS.IE.AddFavorite.Method.Buffer.Overflow
Description
This indicates an attack attempt against a buffer overflow vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer.
The vulnerability is caused an error when using the AddFavorite method. It allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on the system or cause the browser to crash, by sending an overly long string using the AddFavorite method.
Affected Products
Microsoft Internet Explorer 7
Microsoft Internet Explorer 8
Impact
System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.
Recommended Actions
Upgrade to the latest version, available from the website.
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/internet-explorer/products/ie/home
Telemetry
Coverage
| IPS (Regular DB) | |
| IPS (Extended DB) |
| ID | 26483 |
| Created | May 05, 2011 |
| Updated | Mar 26, 2022 |
| Risk |
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| CVE ID | CVE-2009-2433 |
| Exploit Prediction Score | 1.36% |
| Default Action | drop |
| Active | |
| Affected OS | Windows |
| Affected App | IE |