Signature Detail
Short Name |
HTTP:STC:DL:RTF-MISMATCH |
|---|---|
Severity |
High |
Recommended |
No |
Recommended Action |
Drop |
Category |
HTTP |
Keywords |
Microsoft Word RTF Mismatch Remote Code Execution |
Release Date |
2012/05/07 |
Update Number |
2131 |
Supported Platforms |
idp-4.0+, isg-3.0+, j-series-9.5+, mx-9.4+, srx-9.2+, srx-branch-9.4+, vsrx-12.1+ |
HTTP: Microsoft Word RTF Mismatch Remote Code Execution
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability against Microsoft Word. A successful attack can lead to arbitrary code execution.
Extended Description
Microsoft Word is prone to a remote memory-corruption vulnerability. An attacker can exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code in the context of the currently logged-in user. Failed exploit attempts will likely result in denial-of-service conditions.
Affected Products
- Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac
- Microsoft Office 2011 for Mac
- Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack SP2
- Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack SP3
- Microsoft Word 2003 SP1
- Microsoft Word 2003 SP2
- Microsoft Word 2003 SP3
- Microsoft Word 2007 SP1
- Microsoft Word 2007 SP2
- Microsoft Word 2007 SP3
- Microsoft Word 2007
References
- BugTraq: 53344
- CVE: CVE-2012-0183