ActiveX detection and handling in mozilla-based browsers

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2006-03-30

2011-12-20

Chankong, Dohm (Department: 2452)

Electrical computers and digital processing systems: multicomput

Computer network managing

Computer network monitoring

C709S201000, C709S202000, C709S203000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08082341

ABSTRACT:
A system and method is disclosed that allows ActiveX functionality to be conditionally invoked by a non-ActiveX-enabled browser, such as those based on Mozilla technology, through the implementation of user-defined controls to mitigate system security vulnerability. ActiveX controls can be identified from within a Mozilla-based browser and the user can be presented with a choice of actions instead of ActiveX controls being automatically downloaded and activated by a browser extension such as E View. By referencing one or more user-definable lists containing domains, URLs, and ActiveX controls along with their respective attributes the method of the invention allows a user to specify the preferred behavior of a non-IE browser when attempting to render Web pages containing ActiveX controls.

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