HTTP: Microsoft Internet Explorer HHCtrl.ocx Image ActiveX
This signature detects attempts to use unsafe ActiveX controls in HHCtrl.ocx. 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
Microsoft Windows HTML Help is prone to a memory-corruption vulnerability. This is related to the handling of the HHCtrl ActiveX control. Attackers may exploit this issue via a malicious web page to execute arbitrary code in the context of the currently logged-in user. Exploitation attempts may lead to a denial-of-service condition as well. Attackers may also employ HTML email to carry out an attack.
Affected Products
Microsoft windows_xp_media_center_edition
Short Name
HTTP:STC:ACTIVEX:HHCTRL-IMAGE
Severity
Major
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
ActiveX CVE-2006-3357 Explorer HHCtrl.ocx Image Internet Microsoft bid:18769
Release Date
09/09/2010
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
Nortel_networks
Microsoft
CVSS Score
7.5