SHELLCODE: Metasploit JavaScript Obfuscation of ActiveX Control
This signature detects techniques used by Metasploit to obfuscate an ActiveX control. The session most likely contains exploit code and should be blocked. A successful attack could result in arbitrary code execution with the privileges of the browser's user, possibly Administrator.
References
Short Name
SHELLCODE:JS:ACTIVEX-OBFUS
Severity
Major
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
SHELLCODE
Keywords
ActiveX Control JavaScript Metasploit Obfuscation of
Release Date
11/01/2012
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