Signature Detail
Short Name |
HTTP:STC:ACTIVEX:DATASRCCTL |
|---|---|
Severity |
Low |
Recommended |
No |
Category |
HTTP |
Keywords |
Internet Explorer ActiveX DataSourceControl |
Release Date |
2006/10/24 |
Update Number |
1213 |
Supported Platforms |
idp-4.0+, isg-3.0+, j-series-9.5+, mx-9.4+, srx-9.2+, srx-branch-9.4+, vsrx-12.1+ |
HTTP: Internet Explorer ActiveX DataSourceControl
This signature detects Web pages that contain a dangerous ActiveX object. A malicious Web site can exploit a known vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer to create a denial-of-service condition on the client.
Extended Description
Internet Explorer is prone to a denial-of-service vulnerability. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to crash Internet Explorer and deny service to users. Internet Explorer 6 SP2 is prone to this issue; other versions may also be vulnerable.
References
- BugTraq: 19069
- CVE: CVE-2006-3729