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Short Name |
HTTP:STC:ACTIVEX:NMSA-OF |
|---|---|
Severity |
Major |
Recommended |
No |
Recommended Action |
Drop |
Category |
HTTP |
Keywords |
Microsoft Internet Explorer NMSA.ASFSourceMediaDescription dispValue Overflow |
Release Date |
2012/12/07 |
Update Number |
2209 |
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+ |
HTTP: Microsoft Internet Explorer NMSA.ASFSourceMediaDescription dispValue Overflow
This signature detects attempts to use an unsafe ActiveX control against Microsoft Internet Explorer NMSA. 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
Microsoft Internet Explorer is prone to a stack-overflow vulnerability. This issue is triggered when an attacker convinces a victim user to visit a malicious website. Remote attackers may exploit this issue to crash Internet Explorer, effectively denying service to legitimate users.
Affected Products
- Microsoft internet_explorer 6.0
- Microsoft internet_explorer 6.0 SP1
References
- BugTraq: 19114
- CVE: CVE-2006-3897