Exploit:JS/ActiveXComponent Description
Type: TrojanExploit:JS/ActiveXComponent is a Trojan that proliferates as a JavaScript exploiting the vulnerability (CVE-2000-1061) to execute an arbitrary code. While being installed, Exploit:JS/ActiveXComponent makes system modifications by making browser modifications on the infected computer system. Exploit:JS/ActiveXComponent can modify the Internet Explorer homepage and add web addresses to a victimized PC user's Internet Explorer Favorites list. Exploit:JS/ActiveXComponent spreads via malicious or hijacked websites. Exploit:JS/ActiveXComponent is loaded if the Internet user visits hijacked or malicious websites. Exploit:JS/ActiveXComponent also changes computer settings including the Internet Explorer start page, adds certain domain names to the Internet Explorer Favorites list, open pop-up windows and loads other JavaScripts.
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File System Details
# | File Name | MD5 | Detection Count |
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1 | file.exe | 3c1edf9216b798ac842cf896027de6e7 | 0 |
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