Short Name |
HTTP:STC:DL:MS-POWRPONT-PPT-RCE |
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Severity |
Major |
Recommended |
No |
Recommended Action |
Drop |
Category |
HTTP |
Keywords |
Microsoft Powerpoint Remote Code Execution |
Release Date |
2012/12/17 |
Update Number |
2211 |
Supported Platforms |
idp-4.0+, isg-3.1.134269+, j-series-9.5+, mx-11.4+, srx-12.1+, srx-branch-12.1+, vmx-17.4+, vsrx-12.1+, vsrx3bsd-18.2+ |
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability against Microsoft Powerpoint. A successful attack can lead to arbitrary code execution.
Microsoft PowerPoint is prone to a remote code-execution vulnerability. This issue occurs when the application handles malformed record data within a presentation file. A successful exploit of this issue will let attackers execute arbitrary code in the context of the targeted user.