HTTP: Chilkat FTP-2 ActiveX Remote Code Execution
This signature detects attempts to use unsafe ActiveX controls against Chilkat FTP2. 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 Chilkat FTP2 ActiveX control is prone to multiple insecure-method vulnerabilities. Successful exploits will compromise affected computers or cause denial-of-service conditions; other attacks are possible. Chilkat FTP2 2.6.10 is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.
Affected Products
Chilkat chilkat_ftp2
References
BugTraq: 45611
Short Name
HTTP:STC:ACTIVEX:CHILKAT-FTP2
Severity
Major
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
ActiveX Chilkat Code Execution FTP-2 Remote bid:45611
Release Date
05/22/2012
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
Chilkat