Internet Explorer begins blocking out-of-date ActiveX controls

ronjor · Aug 6, 2014

Wednesday, August 6, 2014 1:05 PM

As part of our ongoing commitment to delivering a more secure browser, starting August 12th Internet Explorer will block out-of-date ActiveX controls. ActiveX controls are small apps that let Web sites provide content, like videos and games, and let you interact with content like toolbars. Unfortunately, because many ActiveX controls aren’t automatically updated, they can become outdated as new versions are released. It’s very important that you keep your ActiveX controls up-to-date because malicious or compromised Web pages can target security flaws in outdated controls to collect information, install dangerous software, or by let someone else control your computer remotely.
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http://blogs.msdn.com/b/ie/archive/...ns-blocking-out-of-date-activex-controls.aspx

siljaline · Aug 6, 2014

Microsoft today said that Internet Explorer (IE) will begin blocking out-of-date ActiveX controls -- the browser's proprietary plug-in format -- when the company updates the versions that run on Windows 7 and Windows 8 next week.
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IE plays security catch-up, will block outdated Java plug-ins

elapsed · Aug 6, 2014

Awesome news, great feature that both Chome and Firefox have implemented. Should help to reduce drive-by infections.

ProTruckDriver · Aug 6, 2014

Thanks for the good news.

siljaline · Aug 7, 2014

Also of note:

Microsoft has confirmed that it's ending support for old versions of Internet Explorer, and it's giving you just shy of 18 months to get up to date.
Roger Capriotti, director of the IE team, blogged on Thursday that beginning on January 12, 2016, only the most recent version of IE on any supported version of Windows will continue to receive technical support and security updates.
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Microsoft throws old versions of Internet Explorer under the bus

ronjor · Aug 13, 2014

Addendum - 8/10/14

We have received several questions about this update, and would like to clarify these as well as make a quick announcement.

Based on customer feedback, we have decided to wait thirty days before blocking any out-of-date ActiveX controls. Customers can use the new logging feature to assess ActiveX controls in their environment and deploy Group Policies to enforce blocking, turn off blocking ActiveX controls for specific domains, or turn off the feature entirely depending on their needs. The feature and related Group Policies will still be available on August 12, but no out-of-date ActiveX controls will be blocked until Tuesday, September 9th. Microsoft will continue to create a more secure browser, and we encourage all customers to upgrade and stay up-to-date with the latest Internet Explorer and updates.
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Below, please find the answers to some frequently asked questions about this update.
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http://blogs.msdn.com/b/ie/archive/...ns-blocking-out-of-date-activex-controls.aspx

siljaline · Aug 14, 2014

Microsoft postpones IE's Java blocking after IT complains New outdated-ActiveX control ban now will take effect Sept. 9

"Based on customer feedback, we have decided to wait ... before blocking any out-of-date ActiveX controls," the company said. "The feature and related Group Policies will still be available on August 12, but no out-of-date ActiveX controls will be blocked until Tuesday, September 9."
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http://www.computerworld.com/s/arti...stpones_IE_s_Java_blocking_after_IT_complains

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