HTTP: Microsoft Office MSO.dll Remote Code Execution

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

Extended Description

Microsoft Office is prone to a remote code-execution vulnerability. An attacker could exploit this issue by enticing a victim to open a malicious Office file. Successful exploits would allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the currently logged-in user.

Affected Products

Microsoft office_2004_for_mac

References

BugTraq: 38073

CVE: CVE-2010-0243

Short Name

HTTP:STC:DL:MSOFFICE-MSO-RCE

Severity

Major

Recommended

False

Recommended Action

Drop

HTTP: Microsoft Office MSO.dll Remote Code Execution

Extended Description

Affected Products

References

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