Short Name |
HTTP:STC:ACTIVEX:MS-OUTLOOK |
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Severity |
Medium |
Recommended |
No |
Category |
HTTP |
Keywords |
Microsoft Outlook Recipient ActiveX Control Access |
Release Date |
2012/11/05 |
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 controls against Microsoft Outlook Recipient. 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.
The Microsoft Office Outlook Recipient Control 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 ActiveX control. Specific information regarding affected packages is currently unavailable. This BID will be updated as more information becomes available.