HTTP: Dangerous ClassID in ActiveX Object Type 79
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability against Internet Explorer. A malicious Web site containing dangerous ActiveX CLSID references, can exploit this vulnerability and gain control of the client browser.
Extended Description
Microsoft Internet Explorer is prone to a buffer-overflow vulnerability that is exposed when certain COM objects are instantiated as ActiveX controls. A malicious webpage could pass content to these objects to trigger memory corruption. Successful exploits could let remote attackers execute arbitrary code in the context of the currently logged-in user.
Affected Products
Microsoft internet_explorer
Short Name
HTTP:STC:CLSID:ACTIVEX:AX-79
Severity
Major
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
79 ActiveX CVE-2005-2127 ClassID Dangerous Object Type bid:14511 in
Release Date
10/11/2005
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
3375
False Positive
Unknown
Vendors
Microsoft
CVSS Score
7.5