HTTP: Computer Associates GUI_CM_CTRLS ActiveX Exploit
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability is Computer Associates' GUI_CM_CTRLS ActiveX control. An attacker can create a malicious Web site containing dangerous ActiveX calls, which if accessed by a victim, allows the attacker to gain control of the victim's client browser.
Extended Description
Computer Associates DSM 'gui_cm_ctrls.ocx' ActiveX control is prone to a remote code-execution vulnerability. Remote attackers can exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code in the context of the application using the ActiveX control (typically Internet Explorer). Successful exploits will compromise the application and possibly the underlying computer. Failed attacks will cause denial-of-service conditions.
Affected Products
Computer_associates unicenter_software_delivery
Short Name
HTTP:STC:ACTIVEX:GUI-CM-CTRLS
Severity
Major
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
ActiveX Associates CVE-2008-1786 Computer Exploit GUI_CM_CTRLS bid:28809
Release Date
07/22/2008
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
Computer_associates
CVSS Score
9.3