Signature Detail
Short Name |
HTTP:STC:ACTIVEX:MS-OWC-BOF |
|---|---|
Severity |
High |
Recommended |
No |
Recommended Action |
Drop |
Category |
HTTP |
Keywords |
Microsoft Office Web Components URL Parsing Buffer Overflow |
Release Date |
2008/03/11 |
Update Number |
1213 |
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: Microsoft Office Web Components URL Parsing Buffer Overflow
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability in Microsoft Office. An attacker can create a Web site containing dangerous ActiveX Controls, which if accessed by a victim, allows the attacker to gain control of the victim's client browser.
Extended Description
Microsoft Office Web Components is prone to a remote code-execution vulnerability. An attacker may exploit this issue by enticing victims into opening a maliciously crafted HTML document. Successfully exploiting this issue allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code in the context of the application using the ActiveX control (typically Internet Explorer). Failed exploit attempts will likely result in denial-of-service conditions.
Affected Products
- Microsoft Office Web Components 2000
References
- BugTraq: 28135
- CVE: CVE-2006-4695