HTTP: Microsoft Reader Memory Corruption

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

Extended Description

Microsoft Reader is prone to multiple memory-corruption vulnerabilities. An attacker can exploit these issues to run arbitrary code in the context of the vulnerable application. Failed exploits can cause a denial-of-service condition.

Affected Products

Microsoft reader_(origami)

References

BugTraq: 47312

URL: http://www.microsoft.com/reader/

Short Name
HTTP:STC:DL:MS-READER-MC
Severity
Major
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
Corruption Memory Microsoft Reader bid:47312
Release Date
05/02/2011
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
3336
False Positive
Unknown
Vendors

Microsoft

Found a potential security threat?