Short Name |
HTTP:MISC:EK-HIMAN-JAVA |
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Severity |
Major |
Recommended |
Yes |
Recommended Action |
Drop |
Category |
HTTP |
Keywords |
Himan Java Sandbox Bypass |
Release Date |
2015/06/12 |
Update Number |
2504 |
Supported Platforms |
idp-4.0+, isg-3.0+, j-series-9.5+, mx-11.4+, srx-12.1+, srx-branch-12.1+, vmx-17.4+, vsrx-12.1+, vsrx3bsd-18.2+ |
This signature detects scripts obfuscated (made unclear) with JavaScript. This is a technique commonly used by malicious Web sites to hide the malicious nature of the Web pages being downloaded by a user. A successful attack allows the Web page creator to take control of the victim's system.
Per: http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/javacpujun2013-1899847.html 'Applies to client deployment of Java only. This vulnerability can be exploited only through sandboxed Java Web Start applications and sandboxed Java applets.'