HTTP: Computer Associates WebScan Unsafe ActiveX Control

This signature detects attempts to use unsafe ActiveX controls in Computer Associates Webscan. 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 upload and download files from the victim's computer, potentially resulting in arbitrary program execution.

Extended Description

Computer Associates WebScan ActiveX control is prone to multiple remote code-execution vulnerabilities. Attackers may exploit these issues by enticing an unsuspecting victim to view a malicious webpage. Successfully exploiting these issues will allow attackers to execute arbitrary code within the context of the application that uses the ActiveX control (typically Internet Explorer).

Affected Products

Computer_associates webscan

Short Name
HTTP:STC:ACTIVEX:CA-WEBSCAN-AX
Severity
Major
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
ActiveX Associates CVE-2010-2193 Computer Control Unsafe WebScan bid:40689
Release Date
06/15/2010
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
3375
False Positive
Unknown
Vendors

Computer_associates

CVSS Score

10.0

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