Short Name |
HTTP:STC:ACTIVEX:HP-PROTECT-DAM |
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Severity |
Major |
Recommended |
No |
Recommended Action |
Drop |
Category |
HTTP |
Keywords |
HP Device Access Manager for HP ProtectTools Heap Memory Corruption |
Release Date |
2011/12/13 |
Update Number |
2046 |
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 the HP Device Access Manager for HP ProtectTools. 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.
HP Device Access Manager for HP ProtectTools is prone to a remote heap-memory-corruption vulnerability. An attacker can exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code within the context of the affected application. Failed exploit attempts will result in a denial-of-service condition. HP Device Access Manager for HP ProtectTools versions prior to 6.1.0.1 are vulnerable.