HTTP: Microsoft WordPad Malicious File
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability against the Microsoft Word Document Convertor. A successful attack can lead to arbitrary code execution.
Extended Description
Microsoft WordPad Text Converter is prone to a remote memory-corruption vulnerability. An attacker could exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the currently logged-in user. Failed exploit attempts may result in denial-of-service conditions.
Affected Products
Avaya messaging_application_server,Microsoft windows_xp_media_center_edition
Short Name
HTTP:STC:DL:MAL-WRI
Severity
Major
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
CVE-2010-2563 File Malicious Microsoft WordPad bid:43122
Release Date
09/14/2010
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
3543
False Positive
Unknown
Vendors
Microsoft
Avaya
CVSS Score
9.3