Short Name |
HTTP:STC:ACTIVEX:FLASH-PLY-NULL |
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Severity |
High |
Recommended |
No |
Recommended Action |
Drop |
Category |
HTTP |
Keywords |
Adobe Flash Player ActiveX Null Dereference |
Release Date |
2012/08/03 |
Update Number |
2170 |
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 exploit a known vulnerability in Adobe Flash Play ActiveX. An attacker can create a malicious Web site containing Web pages with dangerous ActiveX calls, which if accessed by a victim, allows the attacker to gain control of the victim's client browser.
Adobe Flash Player is prone to multiple security vulnerabilities. An attacker can exploit these issues to execute arbitrary code in the context of the user running the affected application or disclose sensitive information. Failed exploit attempts will likely result in denial-of-service conditions.