Short Name |
HTTP:STC:CLSID:ACTIVEX:CREATEOB |
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Severity |
Major |
Recommended |
No |
Recommended Action |
Drop |
Category |
HTTP |
Keywords |
Internet Explorer CreateObject ActiveX Vulnerability |
Release Date |
2007/10/09 |
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+ |
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability in Internet Explorer. An attacker can create malicious Web pages containing dangerous ActiveX calls, which if accessed by a victim, allows the attacker to gain control of the victim's client browser.
The Microsoft MDAC RDS.Dataspace ActiveX control is vulnerable to remote code execution. An attacker could exploit this issue to execute code in the context of the user visiting a malicious web page.