Microsoft Internet Explorer WatchFire Appscan ActiveX Insecure Methods
Severity: MEDIUM
CVE Identifier: CVE-2008-2015
Advisory Date: MAR 02, 2011
DESCRIPTION
There exists an access control weakness vulnerability in the way WatchFire Appscan Control handles user supplied data. A remote attacker can exploit this vulnerability by enticing the target user to open a malicious webpage, potentially allowing arbitrary code to be executed in the security context of the currently logged-in user.
TREND MICRO PROTECTION INFORMATION
Trend Micro Deep Security shields networks through Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) rules. Trend Micro customers using OfficeScan with Intrusion Defense Firewall (IDF) plugin are also protected from attacks using these vulnerabilities. Please refer to the filter number and filter name when applying appropriate DPI and/or IDF rules.
SOLUTION
Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Number: 1002438
Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Name: 1002438 - Microsoft Internet Explorer WatchFire Appscan ActiveX Insecure Methods
AFFECTED SOFTWARE AND VERSION
- Watchfire AppScan 7.0