Short Name |
HTTP:STC:ACTIVEX:NOVELL-CLIENT |
---|---|
Severity |
Minor |
Recommended |
No |
Recommended Action |
Drop |
Category |
HTTP |
Keywords |
Novell Client Unsafe ActiveX Control |
Release Date |
2012/11/05 |
Update Number |
2200 |
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 use an unsafe ActiveX control in Novell Client. 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 Novell Client ActiveX control is prone to a remote denial-of-service vulnerability because of an unspecified error. A successful attack allows a remote attacker to crash an application that is using the ActiveX control (typically Internet Explorer), denying further service to legitimate users. Novell Client 4.91.5.1 is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.