HTTP: Microsoft Visio 2010 DXF File Format Buffer Overflow

This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability in the Microsoft Visio 2010. A successful attack can lead to a buffer overflow and arbitrary remote code execution within the context of the affected application.

Extended Description

Microsoft Visio Viewer is prone to a remote code-execution vulnerability. Attackers can exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code in the context of the user running the affected application. Failed exploit attempts will result in a denial-of-service condition.

Affected Products

Microsoft visio_2010_(64-bit_editions)_sp1

References

BugTraq: 54934

CVE: CVE-2012-1888

Short Name
HTTP:STC:DL:MS-VISIO-DXF-BO
Severity
Major
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
2010 Buffer CVE-2012-1888 DXF File Format Microsoft Overflow Visio bid:54934
Release Date
08/13/2012
Supported Platforms

srx-branch-19.3

vsrx3bsd-19.2

srx-19.4

vsrx3bsd-19.4

srx-branch-19.4

vsrx-19.4

vsrx-19.2

srx-19.3

srx-branch-12.3

mx-12.3

mx-19.4

vmx-19.4

mx-19.3

vsrx-12.3

vmx-19.3

srx-12.3

Sigpack Version
3375
False Positive
Unknown
Vendors

Microsoft

CVSS Score

9.3

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