Short Name |
HTTP:STC:DL:PPT-UNK-ANI |
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Severity |
Major |
Recommended |
No |
Recommended Action |
Drop |
Category |
HTTP |
Keywords |
Microsoft Powerpoint Unknown Animation Node Remote Code Execution |
Release Date |
2010/11/08 |
Update Number |
1811 |
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 in Microsoft PowerPoint. A successful attack can result in arbitrary code execution on the user's computer.
Microsoft PowerPoint is prone to a remote heap-corruption vulnerability. An attacker can exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code with user-level privileges, facilitating the complete compromise of an affected computer. Failed exploit attempts will result in a denial-of-service condition.