Short Name |
HTTP:STC:ACTIVEX:CA-WEBSCAN-AX |
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Severity |
Major |
Recommended |
No |
Recommended Action |
Drop |
Category |
HTTP |
Keywords |
Computer Associates WebScan Unsafe ActiveX Control |
Release Date |
2010/06/15 |
Update Number |
1714 |
Supported Platforms |
idp-4.0.110090709+, isg-3.1.134269+, 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 use unsafe ActiveX controls in Computer Associates Webscan. An attacker can create a malicious Web site containing Web pages with dangerous ActiveX controls, which if accessed by a victim, allows the attacker to upload and download files from the victim's computer, potentially resulting in arbitrary program execution.
Computer Associates WebScan ActiveX control is prone to multiple remote code-execution vulnerabilities. Attackers may exploit these issues by enticing an unsuspecting victim to view a malicious webpage. Successfully exploiting these issues will allow attackers to execute arbitrary code within the context of the application that uses the ActiveX control (typically Internet Explorer).