HTTP: Microsoft Word Access Violation Remote Code Execution

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

Extended Description

Microsoft Word is prone to a remote code-execution vulnerability. Attackers can exploit this issue by enticing an unsuspecting user to open a specially crafted Word file. Successful exploits can allow attackers to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the user running the application. Failed exploit attempts will result in a denial-of-service condition.

Affected Products

Microsoft word_2010

References

BugTraq: 50956

CVE: CVE-2011-1983

Short Name
HTTP:STC:DL:DOCX-ACCESS-RCE
Severity
Major
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
Access CVE-2011-1983 Code Execution Microsoft Remote Violation Word bid:50956
Release Date
12/12/2011
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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