Short Name |
HTTP:STC:ACTIVEX:MSXML-INFODISC |
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Severity |
Minor |
Recommended |
No |
Recommended Action |
Drop |
Category |
HTTP |
Keywords |
Microsoft XML Core Services Information Disclosure |
Release Date |
2014/02/10 |
Update Number |
2344 |
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 exploit a known vulnerability in Microsoft XML Core Services. A successful attack can lead to unauthorized information disclosure.
The XMLHTTP ActiveX controls in XML Core Services 3.0 in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3, Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, and Windows RT Gold and 8.1 allow remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy via a web page that is visited in Internet Explorer, aka "MSXML Information Disclosure Vulnerability."