Signature Detail
Short Name |
HTTP:STC:DL:OFFICE-VBA-UAF |
|---|---|
Severity |
High |
Recommended |
No |
Recommended Action |
Drop |
Category |
HTTP |
Keywords |
Microsoft Office VBA Module Stream Use after Free |
Release Date |
2012/01/12 |
Update Number |
2063 |
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 Office VBA Module Stream Use after Free
A use-after-free vulnerability has been identified in Microsoft Excel. The vulnerability can be exploited by enticing a user to open a crafted file and perform certain actions. If exploited successfully, the vulnerability could possibly permit execution of arbitrary code in the security context of the target user. At the time of writing no patch or advisory regarding this vulnerability was available from Microsoft.