Short Name |
HTTP:STC:ACTIVEX:XMLHTTP |
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Severity |
Minor |
Recommended |
No |
Recommended Action |
Drop |
Category |
HTTP |
Keywords |
Microsoft XML Core Service XMLHTTP ActiveX Control |
Release Date |
2006/11/06 |
Update Number |
1213 |
Supported Platforms |
di-5.3+, idp-4.0+, isg-3.0+, 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 unsafe ActiveX controls in Microsoft XML Core Service. 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 XML Core Service is prone to a remote code-execution vulnerability. An attacker can exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code within the affected application, facilitating the remote compromise of affected computers. Failed exploit attempts will result in a denial-of-service condition.