HTTP: Internet Explorer ActiveX DirectAnimation

This signature detects Web pages containing dangerous ActiveX object. A malicious Web site can exploit a known vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer and create a denial of service to the client browser.

Extended Description

Microsoft Internet Explorer is prone to a denial-of-service vulnerability. This issue is triggered when an attacker convinces a victim user to visit a malicious website that uses the 'DirectAnimation.DAUserData' object in a malicious manner. Remote attackers may exploit this issue to crash Internet Explorer, effectively denying service to legitimate users.

Affected Products

Microsoft internet_explorer

References

BugTraq: 18902

CVE: CVE-2006-3513

Short Name
HTTP:STC:IE:IE-ACTIVEX-DRCTANIM
Severity
Warning
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
None
Category
HTTP
Keywords
ActiveX CVE-2006-3513 DirectAnimation Explorer Internet bid:18902
Release Date
02/09/2017
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

5.0

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