Signature Detail
Short Name |
HTTP:STC:DL:VISIO-DXF-RCE |
|---|---|
Severity |
High |
Recommended |
No |
Recommended Action |
Drop |
Category |
HTTP |
Keywords |
Microsoft Visio DXF File Handling Code Execution |
Release Date |
2010/10/01 |
Update Number |
1784 |
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 Visio DXF File Handling Code Execution
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability against Microsoft Visio. A successful attack can lead to arbitrary code execution.
Extended Description
Microsoft Visio is prone to a remote code-execution vulnerability because it fails to adequately handle user-supplied data. Attackers can exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code in the context of the user running the application. Failed exploit attempts will result in a denial-of-service condition.
Affected Products
- Microsoft Visio 2002 SP2
- Microsoft Visio 2003 SP2
- Microsoft Visio 2003 SP3
- Microsoft Visio 2007 SP1
- Microsoft Visio 2007
References
- BugTraq: 28556
- CVE: CVE-2008-1090