HTTP: Microsoft Internet Explorer Popup Blocker Unsafe ActiveX Control
This signature detects attempts to exploit and known vulnerability in the Microsoft Internet Explorer Popup Blocker. 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.
Short Name
HTTP:STC:ACTIVEX:IE-POPUP
Severity
Major
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
ActiveX Blocker Control Explorer Internet Microsoft Popup Unsafe
Release Date
04/11/2014
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