HTTP: Autodesk LiveUpdate16.DLL Unsafe ActiveX Control

This signature detects attempts to use unsafe ActiveX controls in Autodesk. 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.

Extended Description

The Autodesk LiveUpdate Module 'LiveUpdate16.DLL' ActiveX control is prone to a vulnerability that lets attackers execute arbitrary local programs. Successfully exploiting this issue allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary local programs in the context of the application using the ActiveX control (typically Internet Explorer). 'LiveUpdate61.DLL' 17.2.56 is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.

Affected Products

Autodesk design_review_2009

Short Name
HTTP:STC:ACTIVEX:ADESK-AX
Severity
Major
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
ActiveX Autodesk CVE-2008-4472 Control LiveUpdate16.DLL Unsafe bid:31490
Release Date
08/27/2010
Supported Platforms

srx-branch-12.3

srx-19.3

srx-branch-19.3

vsrx3bsd-19.2

srx-branch-19.4

vsrx-19.4

mx-12.3

mx-19.4

vmx-19.4

mx-19.3

vsrx3bsd-19.4

srx-19.4

vsrx-12.3

vmx-19.3

vsrx-19.2

srx-12.3

Sigpack Version
3336
False Positive
Unknown
Vendors

Autodesk

CVSS Score

9.3

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