Short Name |
HTTP:STC:DL:PPT-PP7-MC |
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Severity |
Major |
Recommended |
No |
Recommended Action |
Drop |
Category |
HTTP |
Keywords |
Microsoft Office PowerPoint PP7 File Handling Memory Corruption |
Release Date |
2011/12/21 |
Update Number |
2051 |
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 Office PowerPoint. A successful attack could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code on the targeted system. Failed exploit attempts could result in a denial of service condition.
Microsoft PowerPoint is prone to a remote code-execution vulnerability. An attacker can exploit this issue by enticing a victim to open a malicious PowerPoint 95 file. Successfully exploiting this issue can allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the currently logged-in user.