HTTP: Microsoft Powerpoint Remote Code Execution
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability against Microsoft Powerpoint. A successful attack can lead to arbitrary code execution.
Extended Description
Microsoft PowerPoint is prone to a remote code-execution vulnerability. This issue occurs when the application handles malformed record data within a presentation file. A successful exploit of this issue will let attackers execute arbitrary code in the context of the targeted user.
Affected Products
Microsoft powerpoint_2002
Short Name
HTTP:STC:DL:MS-POWRPONT-PPT-RCE
Severity
Major
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
CVE-2006-3449 Code Execution Microsoft Powerpoint Remote bid:19341
Release Date
12/17/2012
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
3336
False Positive
Unknown
Vendors
Microsoft
CVSS Score
7.5