Short Name |
HTTP:STC:DL:MS-OFFICE-STR-RCE |
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Severity |
High |
Recommended |
No |
Recommended Action |
Drop |
Category |
HTTP |
Keywords |
Microsoft Office Improper String Parsing Remote Code Execution |
Release Date |
2013/08/29 |
Update Number |
2294 |
Supported Platforms |
idp-4.0+, isg-3.1.134269+, j-series-9.5+, mx-9.4+, srx-9.2+, srx-branch-9.4+, vsrx-12.1+ |
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability against Microsoft Office. A successful attack can lead to arbitrary code execution.
Microsoft Office is prone to a code-execution vulnerability. This condition can occur when a malformed string within an Office file is parsed. This vulnerability is located in a shared library used by multiple Office applications, potentially allowing many different attack vectors. An attacker could exploit this issue by enticing a victim to load a malicious Office file. If the vulnerability is successfully exploited, this could result in the execution of arbitrary code in the context of the currently logged-in user. This issue differs from the one described in BID 18912 (Microsoft Office String Parsing Remote Code Execution Vulnerability).