HTTP: Internet Explorer ActiveX DataSourceControl
This signature detects Web pages that contain a dangerous ActiveX object. A malicious Web site can exploit a known vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer to create a denial-of-service condition on the client.
Extended Description
Internet Explorer is prone to a denial-of-service vulnerability. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to crash Internet Explorer and deny service to users. Internet Explorer 6 SP2 is prone to this issue; other versions may also be vulnerable.
Short Name
HTTP:STC:ACTIVEX:DATASRCCTL
Severity
Warning
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
None
Category
HTTP
Keywords
ActiveX CVE-2006-3729 DataSourceControl Explorer Internet bid:19069
Release Date
10/24/2006
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
CVSS Score
2.6