Short Name |
HTTP:STC:ACTIVEX:OWC |
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Severity |
Major |
Recommended |
No |
Recommended Action |
Drop |
Category |
HTTP |
Keywords |
Unsafe Microsoft Office Web Components ActiveX Control |
Release Date |
2009/07/13 |
Update Number |
1460 |
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 unsafe ActiveX components in Microsoft Office Web Components versions 10 and 11. 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.
Microsoft Office Web Components is prone to a remote code-execution vulnerability that affects the OWC10.Spreadsheet ActiveX control. The control is identified by the following CLSIDs: 0002E541-0000-0000-C000-000000000046 0002E559-0000-0000-C000-000000000046 An attacker could exploit this issue by enticing a victim to visit a maliciously crafted site. Successfully exploiting this issue would allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the currently logged-in user.