HTTP: IBM Access Support Unsafe ActiveX Method
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability in IBM Access Support. An attacker can create a malicious Web site containing dangerous ActiveX controls, which if accessed by a victim, allows the attacker to gain control of the victim's client browser.
Extended Description
IBM eGatherer ActiveX is prone to a stack-based buffer-overflow vulnerability. This vulnerability requires a certain amount of user-interaction for an attack to occur, such as visiting a malicious website. A successful exploit would allow a remote attacker to execute code with the privileges of the currently logged-in user. Versions prior to IBM eGatherer ActiveX 3.20.0284.0 are vulnerable.
Affected Products
Ibm egatherer
Short Name
HTTP:STC:ACTIVEX:IBM-ACCESS
Severity
Major
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
None
Category
HTTP
Keywords
Access ActiveX CVE-2006-4221 CVE-2009-0215 IBM Method Support Unsafe bid:19554 bid:34228
Release Date
07/25/2011
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
3657
False Positive
Occasionally
Vendors
Ibm
CVSS Score
9.3