The buggy software is referred to by Microsoft as the Microsoft Video ActiveX Control, the MPEG2TuneRequest ActiveX Control Object and file msvidctl.dll.

For years, many security consultants and well-meaning guidelines have recommended completely disabling ActiveX in Internet browsers (mainly Internet Explorer) to prevent a particular type of Web ...

My previous posting posed some Questions about the Microsoft Video ActiveX Control bug, the latest critical zero day flaw for Windows XP and Server 2003 users. The good news is that Microsoft has ...

I am developing a couple small vb.net apps for me to use in my workplace using the MS Office Document Imaging control. I am curious as to what kind of licensing is needed? The Microsoft Office ...

It's been quiet for a while, but ActiveX is still around. Upcoming Microsoft Office versions will finally switch off support. At least almost.

However, the type and source of the ActiveX control, often influences the security imposed. Using kill bits as a sole means of security, as opposed to writing secure code, is not an effective long ...

A recent string of high-profile ActiveX vulnerabilities caused the U.S. Computer Emergency Readiness Team (US-CERT) to advise users to disable the ubiquitous Microsoft browser plug-in technology ...

An ActiveX control is a small add-on program that works in a Web browser to facilitate the downloading of programs or security updates. However, the controls have been prone to vulnerabilities.

Microsoft is investigating reports of a vulnerability in a Windows ActiveX control that could allow an attacker to remotely take control of a computer.

Microsoft Office has supported ActiveX for years as an option for extending and automating documents, but it has also been a significant security vulnerability. Microsoft is finally starting to ...

Cisco Releases Security Advisory On WebEx Client ActiveX Control According to Cisco, the WebEx Meeting Manager client software includes atucfobj.dll, a DLL that allows meeting participants to view ...