Short Name |
HTTP:STC:DL:WORD-CLSID |
---|---|
Severity |
High |
Recommended |
No |
Recommended Action |
Drop |
Category |
HTTP |
Keywords |
Microsoft Word Dangerous Embedded ClassID |
Release Date |
2010/10/11 |
Update Number |
1790 |
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+ |
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability against Microsoft Word. A successful attack can lead to memory corruption and possibly arbitrary code execution.
Microsoft Internet Explorer is prone to a remote code-execution vulnerability. Successful exploits will allow an attacker to run arbitrary code in the context of the user running the application. Failed attacks will cause denial-of-service conditions. The following versions of the 'mshtmled.dll' library are affected: 8.0.6001.18702 8.0.6001.18000 7.0.6000.17023 7.0.6000.17080