Short Name |
HTTP:STC:ACTIVEX:CAPICOM |
---|---|
Severity |
High |
Recommended |
No |
Recommended Action |
Drop |
Category |
HTTP |
Keywords |
Microsoft CAPICOM Certificates ActiveX |
Release Date |
2007/05/08 |
Update Number |
1213 |
Supported Platforms |
di-5.3+, idp-4.0+, isg-3.0+, j-series-9.5+, mx-9.4+, srx-9.2+, srx-branch-9.4+, vsrx-12.1+ |
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability in Microsoft CAPICOM. An attacker can create malicious Web pages containing dangerous JavaScript, which if accessed by a victim, can allow the attacker to execute code on the client.
The Microsoft CAPICOM ActiveX control is prone to a remote code-execution vulnerability. An attacker could exploit this issue to execute code in the context of the user visiting a malicious web page.