Signature Detail
Short Name |
HTTP:STC:ACTIVEX:DOM-TYPE |
|---|---|
Severity |
High |
Recommended |
Yes |
Recommended Action |
Drop |
Category |
HTTP |
Keywords |
Microsoft Internet Explorer DOM Manipulation Type Confusion Unsafe ActiveX Control |
Release Date |
2015/02/10 |
Update Number |
2465 |
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+ |
HTTP: Microsoft Internet Explorer DOM Manipulation Type Confusion Unsafe ActiveX Control
This signature detects attempts to use unsafe ActiveX controls in Internet Explorer. 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.
References
- BugTraq: 72416
- CVE: CVE-2015-0046