HTTP: Microsoft Works 9 RTF Use After Free Memory Corruption
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability against Microsoft Works. A successful attack can lead to arbitrary code execution. Version 9 is affected by this vulnerability.
Extended Description
Microsoft Works 9 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (heap memory corruption) via a crafted Word .doc file, aka "Works Heap Vulnerability."
Affected Products
Microsoft works
References
CVE: CVE-2012-2550
Short Name
HTTP:STC:DL:MS-WORKS9-RTF
Severity
Minor
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
9 After CVE-2012-2550 Corruption Free Memory Microsoft RTF Use Works
Release Date
10/08/2012
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
3761
False Positive
Unknown
Vendors
Microsoft
CVSS Score
9.3