HTTP: Microsoft Windows Image Acquisition Logger ActiveX Arbitrary File Overwrite

This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Image Acquisition Logger. An attacker can create a malicious Web site containing Web pages with dangerous ActiveX calls, which if accessed by a victim, allows the attacker to gain control of the victim's client browser.

Extended Description

Microsoft Windows Image Acquisition Logger ActiveX control is prone to a vulnerability that lets attackers overwrite files with arbitrary, attacker-controlled content. The issue occurs because the control fails to sanitize user-supplied input. An attacker can exploit this issue to overwrite files with attacker-supplied data, which will aid in further attacks.

Affected Products

Microsoft windows_image_aquisition_logger

References

BugTraq: 31069

URL: http://downloads.securityfocus.com/vulnerabilities/exploits/31069

Short Name

HTTP:STC:ACTIVEX:WINIMGLOG

Severity

Major

Recommended

False

Recommended Action

Drop

HTTP: Microsoft Windows Image Acquisition Logger ActiveX Arbitrary File Overwrite

Extended Description

Affected Products

References

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