HTTP: Microsoft Excel CVE-2015-2510 Remote code Execution

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

Extended Description

Buffer overflow in the Adobe Type Manager Library in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2, Office 2007 SP3, Office 2010 SP2, Lync 2010, Lync 2010 Attendee, Lync 2013 SP1, Lync Basic 2013 SP1, and Live Meeting 2007 Console allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted OpenType font, aka "Graphics Component Buffer Overflow Vulnerability."

Affected Products

Microsoft windows_server_2008

References

CVE: CVE-2015-2510

Short Name
HTTP:STC:DL:CVE-2015-2510-RCE
Severity
Major
Recommended
True
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
CVE-2015-2510 Excel Execution Microsoft Remote code
Release Date
12/08/2015
Supported Platforms

srx-branch-12.3

srx-19.3

srx-branch-19.3

vsrx3bsd-19.2

srx-branch-19.4

vsrx-19.4

mx-12.3

mx-19.4

vmx-19.4

mx-19.3

vsrx3bsd-19.4

srx-19.4

vsrx-12.3

vmx-19.3

vsrx-19.2

srx-12.3

Sigpack Version
3761
False Positive
Unknown
Vendors

Microsoft

CVSS Score

9.3

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