Short Name |
HTTP:STC:CLSID:ACTIVEX:SHELLAPP |
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Severity |
Major |
Recommended |
No |
Recommended Action |
Drop |
Category |
HTTP |
Keywords |
AOL Instant Messenger Shell.Application ActiveX Vulnerability |
Release Date |
2007/11/29 |
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 against AOL Instant Messenger. An attacker can create malicious Web pages, which if accessed by a victim, can lead to the attacker gaining control of the victim's client browser.
AOL Instant Messenger is prone to a remote script-code-execution vulnerability. An attacker may leverage this issue to execute arbitrary script code in the notification window of an unsuspecting user. This may help the attacker launch other attacks.