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Short Name |
HTTP:STC:ACTIVEX:SAPI-DLL |
|---|---|
Severity |
Major |
Recommended |
No |
Recommended Action |
Drop |
Category |
HTTP |
Keywords |
Windows Vista Speech Recognition ActiveX Exploit |
Release Date |
2008/06/10 |
Update Number |
1213 |
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+ |
HTTP: Windows Vista Speech Recognition ActiveX Exploit
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability in Windows Vista speech recognition (sapi.dll). An attacker can create Web pages containing dangerous ActiveX calls, which if accessed by a victim, allows the attacker to gain control of the victim's client browser
Extended Description
A certain ActiveX control in sapi.dll (aka the Speech API) in Speech Components in Microsoft Windows Vista, when the Speech Recognition feature is enabled, allows user-assisted remote attackers to delete arbitrary files, and conduct other unauthorized activities, via a web page with an embedded sound object that contains voice commands to an enabled microphone, allowing for interaction with Windows Explorer.
Affected Products
- Microsoft windows_vista *
References