IBM Security Server Protection for Windows, Proventia Network MFS, Proventia-G 1.1 and earlier, Proventia Network IDS, RealSecure Network, RealSecure Server Sensor, Proventia Desktop, Proventia Network IPS, Proventia Server IPS for Linux technology, Virtual Server Protection for Vmware:
This signature detects ActiveX controls that are associated with a vulnerability. This signature does not necessarily indicate an exploit, merely the use of the vulnerable control.
High
IBM Security Server Protection for Windows: 2.1.14.2420, IBM Security Server Protection for Windows: 2.0.300.2420, IBM Security Server Protection for Windows: 1.0.914.2420, Proventia Network MFS: XPU 29.080, Proventia-G 1.1 and earlier: XPU 29.080, Proventia Network IDS: XPU 29.080, RealSecure Network: XPU 29.080, RealSecure Server Sensor: XPU 29.080, Proventia Desktop: 2420, Proventia Network IPS: XPU 29.080, Proventia Server IPS for Linux technology: 29.080, Virtual Server Protection for Vmware: 1.0
Microsoft Windows 95, Microsoft Windows NT: 4.0, Microsoft Windows 98, Microsoft Windows 98SE, Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows Me, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows 2003 Server, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Unauthorized Access Attempt
A vulnerable ActiveX control has been detected. By persuading a victim to visit the malicious Web page that utilizes specific COM/ActiveX objects, a remote attack could launch various attacks against the victim's system.
This check is for informational purposes only.
ISS X-Force
ActiveX Blocked
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/51833.php