HTTP: Microsoft Word CVE-2017-8509 Use After Free
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability against Microsoft Word. A successful attack can lead to arbitrary code execution.
Extended Description
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft Office when the software fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka "Office Remote Code Execution Vulnerability". This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-8510, CVE-2017-8511, CVE-2017-8512, CVE-2017-0260, and CVE-2017-8506.
Affected Products
Microsoft office_compatibility_pack
References
CVE: CVE-2017-8509
Short Name
HTTP:STC:DL:CVE-2017-8509-UAF
Severity
Major
Recommended
True
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
After CVE-2017-8509 Free Microsoft Use Word
Release Date
06/13/2017
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
3590
False Positive
Unknown
Vendors
Microsoft
CVSS Score
9.3