HTTP: Symantec AppStream Client ActiveX Control
The signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability in Symantec AppStream Client 5.2. 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
Symantec AppStream Client is prone to a vulnerability that can allow malicious files to be downloaded and saved to arbitrary locations on an affected computer.
Affected Products
Symantec appstream_client
Short Name
HTTP:STC:ACTIVEX:SYMC-APPSTEAM
Severity
Major
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
ActiveX AppStream CVE-2008-4388 Client Control Symantec bid:33247
Release Date
01/20/2009
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
3725
False Positive
Unknown
Vendors
Symantec
CVSS Score
9.3