Signature Detail
Short Name |
HTTP:STC:DL:DOCX-ACCESS-RCE |
|---|---|
Severity |
High |
Recommended |
No |
Recommended Action |
Drop |
Category |
HTTP |
Keywords |
Microsoft Word Access Violation Remote Code Execution |
Release Date |
2011/12/12 |
Update Number |
2046 |
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+ |
HTTP: Microsoft Word Access Violation Remote Code Execution
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability in Microsoft Word. A successful attack can lead to arbitrary code execution.
Extended Description
Microsoft Word is prone to a remote code-execution vulnerability. Attackers can exploit this issue by enticing an unsuspecting user to open a specially crafted Word file. Successful exploits can allow attackers to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the user running the application. Failed exploit attempts will result in a denial-of-service condition.
Affected Products
- Microsoft Office 2011 for Mac
- Microsoft Word 2007 SP1
- Microsoft Word 2007 SP2
- Microsoft Word 2007 SP3
- Microsoft Word 2007
- Microsoft Word 2010 SP1
- Microsoft Word 2010
References
- BugTraq: 50956
- CVE: CVE-2011-1983