Signature Detail
Short Name |
HTTP:STC:ACTIVEX:MACROVISION |
|---|---|
Severity |
High |
Recommended |
No |
Recommended Action |
Drop |
Category |
HTTP |
Keywords |
Macrovision FlexNext Connect Unsafe ActiveX Control |
Release Date |
2012/11/10 |
Update Number |
2202 |
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+ |
HTTP: Macrovision FlexNext Connect Unsafe ActiveX Control
This signature detects attempts to use an unsafe ActiveX control in Macrovision FlexNext Connect. 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.
Extended Description
Macrovision FLEXnet Connect ActiveX controls are prone to multiple vulnerabilities that attackers can exploit to download arbitrary files to affected computers.
Affected Products
- Macrovision FLEXnet Connect
References
- BugTraq: 27279
- CVE: CVE-2008-4586