HTTP: Microsoft MSXML2 ActiveX Memory Corruption Vulnerability

This signature detects attempts to use unsafe ActiveX controls in MSXML2. 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 XML Core Service is prone to a remote memory-corruption vulnerability. An attacker can exploit this issue by enticing an unsuspecting user to view a malicious webpage. Successful exploits will allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code within the context of the currently logged-in user.

Affected Products

Avaya messaging_application_server,Avaya meeting_exchange

References

BugTraq: 42300

CVE: CVE-2010-2561

URL: http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms10-051.mspx

Short Name

HTTP:STC:ACTIVEX:MSXML2-MEMCORR

Severity

Major

Recommended

False

Recommended Action

Drop

HTTP: Microsoft MSXML2 ActiveX Memory Corruption Vulnerability

Extended Description

Affected Products

References

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