HTTP: National Instruments Installer Framework ActiveX Control Arbitrary File Creation

This signature detects attempts to use unsafe ActiveX controls against National Instruments installer Framework. 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:NATIONAL-INST
Severity
Major
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
ActiveX Arbitrary Control Creation File Framework Installer Instruments National
Release Date
08/07/2013
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

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