Signature Detail

HTTP: Microsoft Reader Memory Corruption

This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability against Microsoft Reader. A successful attack can lead to arbitrary code execution.

Extended Description

Microsoft Reader is prone to multiple memory-corruption vulnerabilities. An attacker can exploit these issues to run arbitrary code in the context of the vulnerable application. Failed exploits can cause a denial-of-service condition.

Affected Products

• Microsoft Reader 2.1.1.3143
• Microsoft Reader (Origami) 2.6.1.7169

References

• BugTraq: 47312
• URL: http://www.microsoft.com/reader/