HTTP: HP Update Software ActiveX Control Remote Code Execution
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability in HP Update Software ActiveX Control. An attacker can create a malicious Web site containing Web pages with dangerous ActiveX calls, which if accessed by a victim, allows the attacker to gain control of the victim's client browser.
References
Short Name
HTTP:STC:ACTIVEX:HPUPDATE
Severity
Major
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
ActiveX Code Control Execution HP Remote Software Update
Release Date
05/08/2008
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
3324
False Positive
Unknown