8413.txt

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Rule: 

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Sid: 
8413

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Summary: 
This event is generated when an attempt is made to access the file "uplddrvinfo.htm".

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Impact: 
Unknown.

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Detailed Information:
Microsoft Internet Explorer is able to handle links for the "Help and Support Center" (HCP) application, this feature may be abused by a malicious attacker to access ActiveX controls that interact with the system, thus leading to possible system compromise.

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Affected Systems:
Microsoft Windows XP

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Attack Scenarios: 
An attacker needs to supply supply a HCP link to a user and have them use that link to access the ActiveX controls and run commands of their choosing.

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Ease of Attack: 
Simple.

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False Positives:
None known.

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False Negatives:
None known.

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Corrective Action: 
Upgrade to the latest non-affected version of the product.

Apply the appropriate vendor supplied patches.

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Contributors:
Sourcefire Vulnerability Research Team

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Additional References:


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