Signature Detail
Short Name |
HTTP:STC:CLSID:ACTIVEX:NAVOPTS |
|---|---|
Severity |
Medium |
Recommended |
No |
Category |
HTTP |
Keywords |
Symantec NAVOPTS.DLL ActiveX Control |
Release Date |
2007/05/09 |
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: Symantec NAVOPTS.DLL ActiveX Control
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability in Norton Antivirus and Norton SystemWorks. Attackers can create Web pages containing dangerous ActiveX controls, which if accessed by a victim, can allow the attacker to gain control of the client system.
Extended Description
Symantec Norton Antivirus ActiveX control is prone to a remote code-execution vulnerability. An attacker may exploit this issue by enticing victims into opening a maliciously crafted HTML document. Successful exploits will allow attackers to execute arbitrary code in the context of the user visiting a malicious web page. Failed exploit attempts will likely result in denial-of-service conditions.
Affected Products
- Symantec Norton AntiVirus 2005
- Symantec Norton AntiVirus 2006
- Symantec Norton Internet Security 2005
- Symantec Norton Internet Security 2006
- Symantec Norton SystemWorks 2005
- Symantec Norton SystemWorks 2006
References