Short Name |
HTTP:STC:ACTIVEX:HXVZ |
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Severity |
Major |
Recommended |
No |
Recommended Action |
Drop |
Category |
HTTP |
Keywords |
Microsoft HxTocCtrl ActiveX Control Access |
Release Date |
2008/04/08 |
Update Number |
1213 |
Supported Platforms |
idp-4.0+, 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 exploit a known vulnerability in Microsoft's HxTocCtrl control in hxvz.dll. An attacker can create a malicious Web site containing dangerous ActiveX controls, which if accessed by a victim, allows the attacker to gain control of the victim's client browser.
The HxTocCtrl ActiveX control (hxvz.dll), as used in Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 SP4 and 6 SP1, in Windows XP SP2, Server 2003 SP1 and SP2, Vista SP1, and Server 2008, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via malformed arguments, which triggers memory corruption.