Signature Detail
Short Name |
HTTP:STC:ACTIVEX:DSPEECH-BO |
|---|---|
Severity |
High |
Recommended |
No |
Recommended Action |
Drop |
Category |
HTTP |
Keywords |
Microsoft DirectSpeechSynthesis ActiveX CLSID XVoice.dll |
Release Date |
2008/02/15 |
Update Number |
1213 |
Supported Platforms |
di-5.3+, idp-4.0+, isg-3.0+, j-series-9.5+, mx-9.4+, srx-9.2+, srx-branch-9.4+ |
HTTP: Microsoft DirectSpeechSynthesis ActiveX Buffer Overflow
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability in Microsoft DirectSpeechSynthesis ActiveX Control. An attacker can create a malicious Web site containing Web pages with dangerous ActiveX calls, which if accessed by a victim, allows the attacker to gain control of the victim's client browser.
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