HTTP: Microsoft Powerpoint CVE-2018-8376 Remote code Execution

This signature detects an attempt to exploit a known vulnerability against Microsoft Powerpoint. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code.

Extended Description

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft PowerPoint software when the software fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka "Microsoft PowerPoint Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects Microsoft PowerPoint.

Affected Products

Microsoft powerpoint

References

CVE: CVE-2018-8376

Short Name
HTTP:STC:DL:CVE-2018-8376-RCE
Severity
Major
Recommended
True
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
CVE-2018-8376 Execution Microsoft Powerpoint Remote code
Release Date
08/14/2018
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
3717
False Positive
Unknown
Vendors

Microsoft

CVSS Score

9.3

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