Short Name |
HTTP:STC:ACTIVEX:CHILKAT-SOCKET |
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Severity |
Medium |
Recommended |
No |
Recommended Action |
Drop |
Category |
HTTP |
Keywords |
Chilkat Socket Unsafe ActiveX Arbitrary File Overwrite |
Release Date |
2012/12/02 |
Update Number |
2207 |
Supported Platforms |
idp-4.0.110090709+, isg-3.1.134269+, j-series-9.5+, mx-9.4+, srx-9.2+, srx-branch-9.4+, vsrx-12.1+ |
This signature detects attempts to use unsafe ActiveX controls against Chilkat Socket. 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 gain control of the victim's client browser.
Chilkat Socket ActiveX control is prone to a vulnerability that lets attackers overwrite arbitrary files. Successful exploits may result in denial-of-service conditions. Other attacks are also possible. Chikat Socket ActiveX control 2.3.1.1 is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.