Short Name |
HTTP:STC:ACTIVEX:DATA-ANALYSIS |
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Severity |
High |
Recommended |
No |
Recommended Action |
Drop |
Category |
HTTP |
Keywords |
Data Analysis Unsafe ActiveX Control |
Release Date |
2010/06/08 |
Update Number |
1701 |
Supported Platforms |
idp-4.0.110090709+, isg-3.1.134269+, j-series-9.5+, mx-9.4+, srx-9.2+, srx-branch-9.4+, vsrx-12.1+ |
This signature detects attempts to use unsafe ActiveX controls in Microsoft Internet Data Analysis Tool. 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.
The Microsoft Data Analyzer is prone to a remote code-execution vulnerability. An attacker can exploit this issue by enticing an unsuspecting user to view a malicious webpage. Successful exploits will allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code within the context of the application that uses the ActiveX control (typically Internet Explorer).