HTTP: Microsoft MSN HRTBEAT.OCX ActiveX Control Access
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability in Microsoft MSN. An attacker can create malicious Web pages containing dangerous AcitveX calls, which if accessed by a victim, allows the attacker to gain control of the victim's client browser.
References
URL: http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/MS07-069.mspx
Short Name
HTTP:STC:CLSID:ACTIVEX:HRTBEAT
Severity
Major
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
Access ActiveX Control HRTBEAT.OCX MSN Microsoft
Release Date
12/11/2007
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