Signature Detail
Short Name |
HTTP:STC:ACTIVEX:LIVE-WRITER |
|---|---|
Severity |
High |
Recommended |
No |
Recommended Action |
Drop |
Category |
HTTP |
Keywords |
Windows Live Writer ActiveX BlogThisLink Method Denial of Service |
Release Date |
2012/05/22 |
Update Number |
2139 |
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+ |
HTTP: Windows Live Writer ActiveX BlogThisLink Method Denial of Service
This signature detects attempts to use unsafe ActiveX control in Windows Live Writer. 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.
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