HTTP: Microsoft XML Core Services Dangerous CLSID
This signature detects Web pages containing dangerous ActiveX calls. A malicious Web site can exploit a known vulnerability in Microsoft's XML Core Services and cause arbitrary code execution.
Extended Description
Microsoft XML Core Services is prone to an information-disclosure vulnerability. This vulnerability is caused by an error in how the affected component handles server redirects. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by enticing a victim user into visiting a malicious web page.
Affected Products
Microsoft xml_core_services
Short Name
HTTP:STC:CLSID:ACTIVEX:XMLCORE
Severity
Major
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
CLSID CVE-2006-4685 Core Dangerous Microsoft Services XML bid:20339
Release Date
10/09/2007
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
3375
False Positive
Unknown
Vendors
Microsoft
Avaya
CVSS Score
2.6