Short Name |
HTTP:STC:ACTIVEX:IBM-ACCESS |
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Severity |
Major |
Recommended |
No |
Recommended Action |
Drop |
Category |
HTTP |
Keywords |
IBM Access Support Unsafe ActiveX Method |
Release Date |
2011/07/25 |
Update Number |
1960 |
Supported Platforms |
di-5.3+, idp-4.0+, isg-3.0+, 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 IBM Access Support. 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.
IBM eGatherer ActiveX is prone to a stack-based buffer-overflow vulnerability. This vulnerability requires a certain amount of user-interaction for an attack to occur, such as visiting a malicious website. A successful exploit would allow a remote attacker to execute code with the privileges of the currently logged-in user. Versions prior to IBM eGatherer ActiveX 3.20.0284.0 are vulnerable.