Short Name |
HTTP:STC:ACTIVEX:REDIFFBOL |
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Severity |
High |
Recommended |
No |
Recommended Action |
Drop |
Category |
HTTP |
Keywords |
Rediff Bol Downloader Unsafe ActiveX Control Remote Code Execution |
Release Date |
2012/12/02 |
Update Number |
2207 |
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 Rediff Bol Downloader. 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.
Rediff Bol Downloader ActiveX control is prone to a remote code-execution vulnerability. Exploiting this issue allows remote attackers to download and execute arbitrary code in the context of applications using the affected ActiveX control and possibly to compromise affected computers.