Short Name |
HTTP:STC:ACTIVEX:FLASH-ALOSCRPT |
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Severity |
High |
Recommended |
No |
Category |
HTTP |
Keywords |
Adobe Flash AllowScriptAccess Method Unsafe ActiveX Control |
Release Date |
2012/11/02 |
Update Number |
2200 |
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 control in Adobe Flash. 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.
Macromedia Flash is prone to a denial-of-service vulnerability. An attacker can exploit this issue to trigger denial-of-service conditions in Internet Explorer or other applications that use the vulnerable ActiveX control. Macromedia Flash 8 is vulnerable to this issue; other versions may also be affected.